Critical Writing Index

White House: Lida Abdul

by Alexandra Macglip

Art AsiaPacific, 2013, no. 86

Artist feature on Lida Abdul. Having fled her native country of Afganistan in 1979, and unable to return until 2001, Abdul considers herself an exile. Much of Abdul's video art concerns the effects that war and politics have had on her country during her absence. The feature outlines the artist's most acclaimed works and lists awards received for her work.

ITEM 2013.151 – available for viewing in the Research Centre

Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited

White HouseLida Abdul

Clapping with StonesLida Abdul

TreeLida Abdul

Global PornLida Abdul

DomeLida Abdul

What We Saw Upon AwakeningLida Abdul

War Games (What I Saw)Lida Abdul

Brick Sellers of KabulLida Abdul

In TransitLida Abdul

What We Have OverlookedLida Abdul