Curated by Nur Shkembi, ‘SOUL fury’ features the work of 16 contemporary female artists connected by shared Islamic narratives that reflect the strength and vulnerability of feminist discourse essential to the current social and political climate. These artists challenge dominant misconceptions and stereotypes with brazen intellect, wit, humour, grace, candour and fury.
Artists include Anida Yoeu Ali, Cigdem Aydemir, Hoda Afshar, Idil Abdullahi, Mehwish Iqbal, Eugenia Flynn, Naiza Khan, Nusra Latif Qureshi, Ayesha Sultana, Shadi Ghadirian, Hadieh Shafie, Shireen Taweel, Zahra Imani, Zeina Iaali, Shahzia Sikander and Adeela Suleman.

Hoda Afshar, Westoxicated #7, from the ‘Under Western Eyes’ series, 2013-14, archival pigment print. Courtesy the artist, Milani Gallery, Queensland and Bendigo Art Gallery, Victoria
Bendigo Art Gallery
7 August to 24 October 2021
Victoria
Curator Overview and ePublication available on the Gallery’s website