Sunday, June 15, 2014

Controversial Exhibit at Karsh Masson Gallery

Entrance to Rehab Nazzal's "Invisible" at Karsh Masson Gallery, Ottawa

The current exhibition at Ottawa City Hall by Palestinian artist Rehab Nazzal has recently caused controversy. The art exhibit, titled “Invisible,” includes images of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons, among other art pieces that portray the West Bank and Gaza.

Some pictures of the exhibit at Karsh Masson Gallery, now located in City Hall:
Exhibition view of Rehab Nazzal's "Invisible" at Karsh Masson Gallery, Ottawa

Exhibition view of Rehab Nazzal's "Invisible" at Karsh Masson Gallery, Ottawa

Rehab Nazzal's "Invisible" at Karsh Masson Gallery, Ottawa, Poster



More about the controversy about the exhibition:
http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/palestinian-artist-rehab-nazzal-talks-to-crowd-about-controversial-exhibit-artistic-freedom

Facts:
Rehab Nazzal: Invisible
Karsh Masson Gallery
May 9 to June 22, 2014
http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/arts-culture-and-community/arts-theatre-music/rehab-nazzal