Executed in Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Luxor, and the Sinai region, RESONANCE delves into how lens-based narratives can establish new visual parameters, redefining conflict and aftermath photography in a manner that resonates with the aftermath of the Arab Spring in 2011. In this context, the project seeks to evoke the history and repercussions of the Arab Spring movement while posing fundamental questions about its values, legacy, and influence on contemporary Egyptian society.
By incorporating the themes of British post-colonial legacy and neoliberalism, RESONANCE aims to shed light on the lasting impacts of colonialism and the neoliberal economic system on Egypt’s socio-political fabric. The project acts as a platform that extends beyond its original context, fostering reflection and nurturing critical skills within the global socio-political and economic climate marked by uncertainty and complexity.
Through the lens of Fortas’ work, viewers are invited to reflect on the interplay between historical legacies, contemporary realities, the potential for transformation and collective introspection.
‘View XIII (Metal Sheet Wall)’
Original size: 112,5 X 150 cm
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‘View III (Scaffolding)’
Original size: 150 X 112,5 cm
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‘View V (Parking Space)’
Original size: 112,5 X 150 cm
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‘View XX ( Performance Stage)’
Original size: 112,5 X 150 cm
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‘View II (Wooden Ladder)’
Original size: 150 X 112,5 cm
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‘Still-Life III (Car Service)’
Original size: 112,5 X 150 cm
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‘View XVII (Excavation Site)’
Original size: 112,5 X 150 cm
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‘View IV (Wedding Gate)’
Original size: 112,5 X 150 cm
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‘View I (Mirror Shop)’
Original size: 112,5 X 150 cm
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‘Still-Life I (Banknotes and Weights)’
Original size: 112,5 X 150 cm
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‘Still-Life XIV (Wires)’
Original size: 112,5 X 150 cm
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‘View XIII (Mountains)’
Original size: 112,5 X 150 cm
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‘View VII (Construction Site)’
Original size: 112,5 X 150 cm
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‘Still-Life V (Ice Blocks)’
Original size: 112,5 X 150 cm
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‘View VI (Desert)’
Original size: 112,5 X 150 cm
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