Art exhibit to explore Sikh identity in post-9/11 US
Friday, 01/07/2016
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NEW YORK: A first-ever exhibition exclusively featuring contributions of the Sikh-Americans to the US will open here next month aiming to spread awareness about Sikhs in the wake of hate crimes against the community after the 9/11 attacks.
The photography exhibition titled the “Sikh Project” is collaboration between advocacy group the Sikh Coalition and British photographers Amit and Naroop and will open on September 16.
The exhibition will highlight the aesthetic of the Sikh articles of faith, including the turban and beard.
Nearly 40 photo portraits of Sikh-Americans of various ages and genders will embody the triumphs and perseverance of a community that has overcome great challenges in the 15 years since the September 11 terror attacks.
The exhibition will “visually tell” some of the most interesting Sikh American stories – from the longest serving female Sikh turbaned police officer to the first major Sikh movie star to the Sikh subway driver who reversed a train headed for ground zero on September 11, saving passengers from the violent chaos, the photographers said in a statement.
