1.17 Mona Hatoum

In this episode, Maria discusses the life and career of Palestinian British artist, Mona Hatoum, with Jordan and the listeners. Staunchly opposing the restrictive boundaries of an identity many have assumed for her, Hatoum explores the complexities of gender and inequality not just in the Middle East, but globally. Through a practice of multimedia, namely film and sculpture, the artist tackles issues that are often interchangeable with respect to Western and Middle Eastern cultures -- and, in the rare instance, are deeply personal and autobiographical.