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At the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, the Swedish-Somali artist Salad Hilowle captivates viewers with one of his striking large-scale photographs. This image, with its rich, vibrant colors reminiscent of a painting, features bold canary yellow and lush avocado green that echo the ornate floral crown moldings adorning the old Turnblad Mansion. In this work, Hilowle is portrayed seated in an orange armchair, adorned in a traditional Somali sarong, his head caught in a moment of delicate motion blur. Behind him…

Emerging Somali-Swedish artist Salad Hilowle captivates the art scene with his vibrant examination of Afro-Swedish identity and diaspora, weaving together the realms of video, sculpture, and photography. His anticipated showcase at the American Swedish Institute explores profound themes of identity and resilience. / Photo courtesy of Göteborgs KonsthallMINNEAPOLIS, Minn (AX) — Salad Hilowle, an artist of Somali origin nurtured in Sweden, is poised to unveil his first U.S. solo exhibit at the American Swedish Institute (ASI)…

Houleye Ba finished last in the 100-meter qualifiers at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics on July 30. Mauretanian, a daily teacher, played her second Olympics after those in Rio 2016. A positive experience for the young woman, after all. From our special correspondent in Tokyo,The important thing is to participate. This maxim, which is…