![]() ![]() ![]() Like Salvation Army, it is a semi-autobiographical book that tells the story of gay man born near Rabat, Morocco, who later emigrates to Europe. 23–24), 2006–2010, artist’s book, image © Hedi El Kholti, courtesy of the artist Abdellah Taïa, An Arab Melancholia (2012), cover image courtesy and © Semiotext(e). 1.5K views 9 years ago Abdella Taïa reads from his book, An Arab Melancholia. An Arab Melancholia is the second novel by Abdellah Taia to be translated and published by Semiotext (e). HEDI EL KHOLTI and ABDELLAH TAÏA- TOWARD THE SEA, WHERE WE MEETįrom top: Hedi El Kholti, Collage book #3 (pp. The award winning author adapted one of his nine novels, Salvation Army, for his directorial debut, which was selected for the Venice Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival, and Outfest in Los Angeles.* The first Arab writer/filmmaker to publicly declare his homosexuality, Taïa explores sexuality and contemporary Moroccan culture through transgressive, often autobiographical work. 2020-a version, artist, designer, and Semiotext(e) editor Hedi El Kholti will join author Abdellah Taïa for an online reading of their works, followed by “a discussion of their shared experiences growing up queer in Morocco and their deeply personal journeys translating these experiences into writing, art, and film.” ![]() On the occasion of the Hammer Museum biennial Made in L.A. ![]()
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