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Esmaa Mohamoud | The Brotherhood FUBU (For Us, By Us)

Presented by Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival at Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre, west façade, Toronto Ontario

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Esmaa Mohamoud, The Brotherhood FUBU (For Us, By Us), installation at Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre, Toronto 2021. Courtesy of the artist, Georgia Scherman Projects and CONTACT. Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

A massive photographic mural confronting the dynamics of gender and race

Focusing on the physical connection between Black male bodies by amplifying the symbol of the du-rag, Esmaa Mohamoud confronts the dynamics of gender and race. This first phase of a two-part commissioned project asserts a commanding occupation of public space. Foregrounding two men within an expansive, resplendent scene, the Toronto- and Markham-based artist opens a powerful dialogue about systemic inequity while signalling positive change. Curated by Bonnie Rubenstein.

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