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Emerging from the expanding field of Islamic art history, Deviant Ornaments<\/em><\/strong> brings together historical and contemporary works from across the Islamic world to produce a more global understanding of sexuality. This catalogue begins with an essay by external curator Noor Bhangu, followed by thematic essays by Dr. Anjali Arondekar, Dr. Andrew Gayed, and Dr. Laura U. Marks. The essays are accompanied by an interview with Oslo-based activist Rana Issa, a section on terminology, and curatorial texts on exhibited artworks.  <\/p>\n

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Queer sexuality in art is nothing new. Through everything from historical manuscripts to contemporary works, the exhibition shows the abundance and complexity of queer expressions from the Islamic world. Text in English and Norwegian.
Foreword
\nIngrid Røynesdal
\nIntroduction
\nNoorBhangu
\nQueerness in Islamic Cultures:
\nHistories of Imperialism & Rupture Andrew Gayed
\nIslamic Art Performs
\nThe Hidden into Being
\nLaura U. Marks
\nWhen We Are Together:
\nArchives of Abundance
\nAnjali Arondekar
\nInterview
\nRana Issa and Noor Bhangu
\nTerminology
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