Flowers Gallery in New York City has mounted a show, The Real Thing, which focuses on four female photographers whose works highlight roles of gender and identity. There’s a surge of focus on the study of human sexuality and identity; male or female, straight, gay or otherwise. Juno Calypso, Natasha Caruana, Pixy Liao, and Melanie Willhide use their photographic processes as a means to experiment further with feminine ideals.
5 Spring Photography Shows
This month, Fotografiska New York launches a bold programme of photography exhibitions. The spring season introduces a variety of contemporary and 20th century approaches to the medium â from thought-provoking portraits by Martin Schoeller to Hassan Hajjaj’s brightly patterned fashion images.
Hassan Hajjaj:
VOGUE, The Arab Issue | Until 7 November
On a fashion shoot in Marrakech in the 1990s, Hassan Hajjaj was hit with a realisation. âAll these people were from Europe â stylists, photographers, fashion designers, makeup artists â using Morocco simply as a backdrop, which frustrated me but also made me think.â This is his response, a celebration of life in the Medina in which Moroccan creativity takes centre stage. Drawing on influences from handicrafts to hip hop, Hajjajâs unique portraits feature local people wearing traditional hijabs, caftans and other clothing with bold patterns and eye-popping colours.
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