Heard and not seen art exhibition in Birmingham
The exhibition at Birmingham’s Museum and Art Gallery entitled
“The Heard and Not seen show”
is intended to break down cultural barriers. Visitors to the art exhibition will be asked to pose for photos wearing headscarves. It is supposed to encourage people to bring their own perspective to this culturally powerful piece of clothing. The exhibition is being funded by a Government initiative for anti-extremism. The exhibition arrives at a time when several European countries are debating whether or not to ban the headwear, with Barcelona becoming the latest largest city to prevent women from wearing burkas. The artists from Birmingham, Sandra Hall and Mitra Memarzia feel they can open up understanding by asking visitors to wear them.
