Safia Farhat

Safia Farhat (1924–2004) was a Tunisian visual artist, pioneer of modern tapestry, educator, and women's rights activist. Quotes "Art and artisanal craftsmanship are not distinct spheres; our traditional heritage provides the foundational language for modern visual expression." The Legacy of Safia Farhat and the École de Tunis, Barjeel Art Foundation Essays. "Faïza was established to give Tunisian women a space where emancipation, culture, and social progress could be discussed on their own terms." Feminist Publications and Modernity in Post-Independence Tunisia, e-flux Journal, 2019. "A nation's artistic independence requires rootedness in local materials, visual symbols, and community workshop traditions." Modern Art in North Africa: Safia Farhat and Modern Tapestry, Tate Modern Research Centre. "Reforming art education meant opening the doors of the academy to indigenous craft practices and empowering a new generation of Tunisian artists." Pioneers of Fine Art in Tunisia, Dictionary of African Art History. "Tapestry allows the artist to weave together history, mythology, and everyday domestic labor into a single monumental statement." African Modernism: Tapestry and Form in North Africa, Museum of Modern Art Publications. External links Barjeel Art Foundation Profile Category:1924 births Category:2004 deaths