Lowrider Bellydance, 2004

Nevin Aladağ
Lowrider Bellydance, 2004
Colour video LCD with sound
3 minutes, 40 seconds
Installation view
Photo by Alfredo Rubio

Overview

Low-rider cars, which originated during the late 1940s in Mexican-American communities, have a hydraulic suspension system that allows them to change height, appearing to jump or dance. Here, instead of waging a typical macho battle with toy versions of these cars, two young men make them perform a feminine, flirtatious dance to Arabic music.


2013

This project was part of Sharjah Biennial 11

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Lowrider Bellydance

Nevin Aladağ
2004

Colour video LCD with sound
3 minutes, 40 seconds
Installation view
Photo by Alfredo Rubio

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Lowrider Bellydance

Nevin Aladağ
2004

Colour video LCD with sound
3 minutes, 40 seconds
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Image courtesy of the Artist, Wentrup Gallery and Rampa Gallery

Lowrider Bellydance Image

Lowrider Bellydance

Nevin Aladağ
2004

Colour video LCD with sound
3 minutes, 40 seconds
Installation view
Image courtesy of the Artist, Wentrup Gallery and Rampa Gallery

Lowrider Bellydance Image

Lowrider Bellydance

Nevin Aladağ
2004

Colour video LCD with sound
3 minutes, 40 seconds
Installation view
Photo by Alfredo Rubio

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