{"id":79441,"date":"2026-03-03T22:25:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T21:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamnow.com\/?p=79441"},"modified":"2026-03-05T07:42:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T06:42:07","slug":"body-as-resistance-photo-exhibition-home-marseille-activism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamnow.com\/en\/cultuur\/body-as-resistance-fototentoonstelling-huis-marseille-activisme\/","title":{"rendered":"Body as Resistance at Huis Marseille. Human body central"},"content":{"rendered":"

The exhibition Body as Resistance is the first solo museum exhibition by Yemeni-Egyptian-American artist Yumna Al-Arashi (b. 1988, Washington D.C.). The exhibition focuses exclusively on the body as a symbol and instrument of resistance. The exhibition uses photography to illustrate the physical and emotional power of the body. Huis Marseille, a gallery housed in a monumental canal house, with its intimate and quiet spaces, provides a fitting environment in which the features of the photographs can be fully appreciated.<\/h2>\n

What stands out about Body as Resistance is its focus on the body as a medium of activism and cultural expression. The images show diverse stories of resilience and protest, using the body to expose social and political issues. The exhibition avoids traditional portraiture and deliberately chooses powerful compositions that emphasize the physical reality and emotional impact of the subjects.<\/p>\n

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The photographic techniques chosen range from documentary to conceptual, giving each photograph its own dimension within the theme. This makes for a multifaceted presentation in which the body is always the connecting factor. The setting of Huis Marseille with its classical elements and clean lines enhances the direct confrontation with the images, inviting visitors to reflect.<\/p>\n

The photographic techniques chosen range from documentary to conceptual, giving each photograph its own dimension within the theme.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Through this theme, Body as Resistance translates current social discussions into a visual language. This makes the exhibition relevant to a broad audience, including people interested in art, photography and social issues. With this exhibition, Huis Marseille once again functions as a place where photography and social engagement come together.<\/p>\n

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