Tag: Postcolonialsim

The Divine Comedy of Mohamed Ben Soltane: Commentary and Creativity in Tunisia

December 14, 2011

“Before the revolution, I think, the art scene was closed so artists couldn’t make art in public spaces. There was real fear from almost everybody. We can say that it was hell and it is now paradise.” A few days ago I had the chance to sit down with Mohamed Ben Soltane. As an artist, … More The Divine Comedy of Mohamed Ben Soltane: Commentary and Creativity in Tunisia

Postcolonial Thoughts from Tunisia: An Introduction

September 30, 2011

In Robert J.C. Young’s introduction to Postcolonialism: A Very Short Introduction he writes: Have you ever been the only person of your own colour or ethnicity in a large group or gathering? It has been said that there are two kinds of white people: those who have never found themselves in a situation where the … More Postcolonial Thoughts from Tunisia: An Introduction