Mar 22, 2021
#9 The [Female] Body
A conversation with Prune Nourry & Kubra Khademi
In this new episode, we explore a universal and intimate theme: the body, together with two amazing artists, Kubra Khademi and Prune Nourry, whom we had the pleasure to interview together.
The pandemic – and social distancing – have triggered a stronger awareness of our body as well as the lack of physical connections with others. What do artists have to say about that? How can two female artists use their own body and experiences to challenge the rules or standards imposed on women in different cultures?
Prune Nourry has gained international recognition through her projects in India and China, such as the Terracotta Daughters army, inspired by the Xi’an terracotta warriors. More recently, she channeled her personal journey through breast cancer into cathartic artistic creations. Kubra Khademi fled Afghanistan in 2015 after a daring performance in the streets of Kabul and has been living in France ever since. They both recently showcased engaged artworks that raise awareness on difficult issues and received wide press coverage for their exhibitions. Keep an eye out for their future shows, Prune at Galerie Templon and Kubra at Fondation Fiminco where she is currently in residence.
This episode was recorded on March 15, 2021.