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27-JUL-2016

'Nil, Nil #4'

By Shadi Ghadirian of Tehran, “The war helmet and colored headscarf hanging on a somber grey wall in #4 refer to the diverging paths of men and women. The helmet protects the man on the battlefield and the headscarf is the woman’s ‘outside’ protection.”

A pity about the reflections, but in some rooms they were simply overwhelming and impossible to avoid. Still, I really liked this woman’s work and wanted to show one last photograph by her.

‘Negative Incursions,’ posted earlier:

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Bill Miller02-Aug-2016 19:13
Hmm, let me finish that sentence!
This is a very cleverly imagined picture of wartime.
It is good that galleries allow some photography but they do not make it easy with so much reflective glass.
Bill Miller02-Aug-2016 19:12
This is a
bill friedlander02-Aug-2016 18:18
A quiet yet compelling image. V
Nora van Beek02-Aug-2016 13:09
The lighting is beautiful and the colorful scarf is in stark contrast to the rest of the scene. What should be an exception to everyday life has now become very common. V
janescottcumming02-Aug-2016 10:46
Even with the reflections this is so well done. V
Ika Zinka Eferl02-Aug-2016 10:08
Spectacular shot !V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal02-Aug-2016 07:25
Beautiful light and shadows in this powerful image.
larose forest photos02-Aug-2016 02:42
Wow! This is a moving and dramatic image, a story told with two objects. You captured it well. V
Gill Kopy02-Aug-2016 01:15
A high impact shot - stunning photography ! V
LynnH02-Aug-2016 01:13
This one is intense. I love it. V
Jeff Real01-Aug-2016 23:14
These elements are so powerful.
Really fine work to see
~V~
Colin Storey01-Aug-2016 19:39
Another thought provoking works.
globalgadabout01-Aug-2016 19:31
and both genders face struggles too....fascinating to see this..
William Barletta01-Aug-2016 19:20
Elegant in its simplicity ~V~
Pieter Bos01-Aug-2016 18:51
Wonderful light, Helen! ~V
Jim Coffman01-Aug-2016 18:35
This is a very nice image that gives one pause for thought!
joseantonio01-Aug-2016 18:10
fascianting effect produced by those different objects.V.
Tom Munson01-Aug-2016 17:41
Amazing image, Helen.