An international art show exploring totalitarian religion at the turn of the 21st century.
Like it or not, fundamentalism is not going to disappear soon. In some places it is going from strength to strength, becoming more extreme.
- Karen Armstrong, award-winning writer and academic.
When future historians examine the turn of the 21st century, one theme will stand out: religious fundamentalism. But in the West these days we hear so much about 'Islamic fundamentalism', that it's easy to get the impression that it's the only kind out there.
Mixing the work of renowned international artists Parastou Farahour (Iran), Mark Vallen (US), and Debbie Hill (Israel), with shocking photography smuggled out of Afghanistan under brutal Taliban rule, of post invasion Iraq, and documenting the rise of the Evangelical Christian right, 'Fundamental' is a timely glimpse into the disturbing world of global religious extremism, intended to dispel falsehoods, shock, inform and inspire debate.
'Fundamental' will tour 4 European cities between September 2007 and June 2008, comprising of a large-scale visual art exhibition, film screenings, presentations and discussions.
Fundamental is coordinated and curated by Northern Arts Tactical Offensive (NATO)
