Mahtab Hussain: What Did You Want To See

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A new exhibition of work by Birmingham artist Mahtab Hussain, What Did You Want To See features photographs which celebrate the city’s Muslim community. The installation includes portraits of Muslim people and places of worship, but also examines how cameras can be used as tools for surveillance.
“I want visitors to leave the exhibition questioning how they see the world and the people around them,” explains Mahtab. “I want them to think about visibility… what it truly means to witness someone, rather than observing them. 

“I hope the show can challenge assumptions and create moments of recognition, and also make people look at Birmingham in a new way. If we can do that, I think that’ll be a really lovely thing.”

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