Wafaa Bilal
Shoot an Iraqi w/ Wafaa Bilal
Iraqi–American digital artist Wafaa Bilal’s new book “Shoot an Iraqi: Life, Art and Resistance Under the Gun” tells the story of the Domestic Tension project that placed him 24/7 on the receiving end of a paintball gun accessible online to a global audience—and what really happened on his infamous visit to Troy NY last spring. He's returning to Troy to talk about his experiences and the new book.
Missed the controversy last year? See the photos and watch the oniine documentary!
Our press release:
"Virtual Jihadi" artist returns to Capital Region with new book;
Wafaa Bilal braves fear of RPI/Troy censorship to speak again!
Wafaa Bilal's "Virtual Jihadi"
On Monday, March 10, Iraq-born video artist Wafaa Bilal was on hand for a reception at 6 PM followed at 7 PM by a presentation about his installation "Virtual Jihadi" which was to have been displayed at The Sanctuary for Independent Media.
The installation was scheduled to be open to the public through Friday, March 15 from noon to 2 PM as well as before and after regularly scheduled events through April 4, 2008.
