Modern Islamic Life at Pittsfield, Massachusetts Art Show

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By Andy McKeever

Aziz Sohail hopes to break stereotypes of the Muslim world with the art show.

MASSACHUSETTS---An artist is spending this month trying to break the stereotypes many people have of Islam. Aziz Sohail has curated an exhibit that "shows the diversity of culture" among Muslims. The exhibit at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts shows off the work of artists from across the world, all representing aspects of Islam. The show, "Islam Contemporary," features an array artists that span age groups, locations and experience. The show was initially small but quickly grew. In just two months, it grew to incorporate 26 artists with more than 60 pieces of work in two locations. The Lichtenstein has about 70 percent of the work while a secondary space at the Whitney Center for the Arts on Wendell Avenue contains the rest. [link]