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Virtual Jihadi

by Art Fag City on March 12, 2008

Even when art calls the censorship police to action, I’ve rarely found that the work itself seemed to be the underlying issue. Most of the time, it’s the same boring conversation: elitist artist shits on conservative values. In the case of Wafaa Bilal, who recently had his projected video game, Virtual Jihadi, removed from an […]

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Fresh Links!

by Art Fag City on September 25, 2008

Art and Terrorism Hudson Mohawk Indymedia has produced a definitive account of the whirlwind of events surrounding Wafaa Bilal’s controversial art exhibit, “Virtual Jihadi.”

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David Gargill Unpacks Wafaa Bilal

by Art Fag City on August 13, 2008

Wafaa Bilal, Domestic Tension. Image via: Chicago Tribune “I've seen a lot of activism in art,” says artist Wafaa Bilal to the National’s David Gargill “and instead of engaging, it's alienating. Since we live in the comfort zone, we're alienated by the direct message. We reject anything that's going to challenge us, so you have […]

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Massive Links: Not So Massive Edition

by Art Fag City on March 14, 2008

*Artworld Salon’s András Szántó runs down a number of statistics indicating that critics have no effect on the secondary market, and by extension, not much power. Of course, critics do have power, particularly in the primary market, (a case Szántó was not arguing against), it’s just that as Jerry Saltz indicated last year at the […]

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NorwayWeb Engages Privacy Issues

by Art Fag City on March 13, 2008

Bjorn Magnhildoen, NorwayWeb Yesterday I discussed Virtual Jihadi, a repurposed video game by Wafaa Bilal intended to promote discussion by enacting a morally questionable act. At this point, I’m sure we can all agree that the game has achieved this end (see endless coverage), and though its opponents will tell you it crosses a moral […]

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Nonstop Class!

by Art Fag City on March 18, 2008

The Art Fag City franchise expands, and I haven’t lifted a finger.  I find particular pleasure in the sign indicating a five dollar fine for whining; Do observe this rule — we will be enforcing it!  Special Thanks to Ms. Jen Bekman for forwarding us this photo. Meanwhile, in my ongoing efforts to include artist […]

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