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24-JUL-2016

'The Hijab' by Boushra Almutawakel

This image by Boushra Almutawakel of Yemen and Paris “ … shows a young woman veiling herself with the American flag. Created in response to 9/11, the image questions the charged symbolism of the headscarf – particularly in Western media – as well as the implications of wearing one’s national identity on one’s head.”

“ … her series ‘The Hijab’ challenges the Western association of the veil with the oppression and ignorance of Middle Eastern women.”

‘Women of Gaza,’ posted earlier:


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Long Bach Nguyen22-Jan-2017 18:53
beautiful portrait
Nirvan Hope21-Jan-2017 19:28
I'm sure this photo inspired the poster used for the women's march. Well noticed!
Stewart Kerr 30-Nov-2016 15:02
fantastic picture, can I share it?
blizzard14-Sep-2016 13:51
totally original ; filled with mood and wonder congratulations
MarcViskens14-Sep-2016 04:51
Very nice work Helen
Guest 20-Aug-2016 15:58
Tremendous and beautiful.
Dave Petersen Photography03-Aug-2016 14:07
This image really caught my eye. America has been a melting pot from the beginning of so many cultures. A powerful statement of celebrating what is good about America and not having tunnel vision and concentrating only on the bad. Julie Oldfield said it so well with only four words.
Julie Oldfield03-Aug-2016 00:34
We are all Americans.
Frank Gines03-Aug-2016 00:17
Wow great capture Helen ! stunning portrait.V
Sam Rua02-Aug-2016 04:16
Wow. That is a powerful image. Now, more so than ever.
Nora van Beek29-Jul-2016 13:43
The message I get from this portrait is that one can be a Muslim and an American patriot at the same time. V
Gill Kopy29-Jul-2016 01:23
I like this a lot and the message portrayed ! V
Dennis Steinauer28-Jul-2016 18:05
Beautiful!
Graeme28-Jul-2016 17:59
A wonderful portrait! V
Martin Lamoon28-Jul-2016 16:51
Certainly a stunning portrait.
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Dan Greenberg28-Jul-2016 16:23
A wonderful juxtaposition by this artist.
Patrick Goossens28-Jul-2016 16:03
A very delicate theme!
joseantonio28-Jul-2016 15:48
an image loaded with great symbolism...Great capture.V