Declaration, 2005
Tom Molloy
Declaration, 2005
Hand-cut paper, 6 framed elements
63.5 x 45.7 cm each
Detail view
Sharjah Art Foundation Collection
Photo by Maryam Al Qassimi
Overview
In this work six separate sheets of hand-cut paper show carvings of Arabic script. Arabic is the first spoken language of nearly 300 million people. It is the official language of 22 countries and the liturgical language of Islam, since it is the language of the Koran, the Islamic Holy Book.
Here, the artist reproduces the Arabic translation of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Adopted by United Nations General Assembly resolution 217 A (III) of 10 December 1948, Declaration represents the first global expression of human rights. It consists of 30 articles, which have been elaborated in subsequent international treaties, regional human rights instruments, national constitutions and laws.
April 2011
This project was part of Sharjah Biennial 10
Artwork Images
Declaration
Tom Molloy
2005
Hand-cut paper, 6 framed elements
63.5 x 45.7 cm each
Installation view
Sharjah Art Foundation Collection
Photo by Amina Khansaheb
Declaration
Tom Molloy
2005
Hand-cut paper, 6 framed elements
63.5 x 45.7 cm each
Detail view
Sharjah Art Foundation Collection
Photo by Amina Khansaheb
Declaration
Tom Molloy
2005
Hand-cut paper, 6 framed elements
63.5 x 45.7 cm each
Detail view
Sharjah Art Foundation Collection
Photo by Amina Khansaheb
Declaration
Tom Molloy
2005
Hand-cut paper, 6 framed elements
63.5 x 45.7 cm each
Detail view
Sharjah Art Foundation Collection
Photo by Amina Khansaheb
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Molloy, Tom
Tom Molloy’s work includes sculpture, photography, drawing and installation.
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