Wafa Bourkhis (Universities of Tunis and Artois)… by connectedcommunities
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ABSTRACT
Since January 2011, the Arab world is in a very important period in history that was started by Bouazizi’s immolation in Tunisia. It has been transformed into a cyber-revolution that influenced connected communities to rise up against dictatorships… There is a remarkable interaction between genres like Rap music and cyber-art through their digital roots. EL GENERAL links his connection to the revolution against the ex-president in Tunisia through his Rap music. Likewise, this artist, cyberactivists and bloggers has been arrested because of their resistance to Internet censorship. The reaction of the Tunisian people has been exceptional as they posted videos on social sharing networks to expose repression and corruption to the entire world. After the Tunisian revolution, other connected societies such as Egypt have done the same to pursue their freedom, and others still fight to overthrow the dictatorial regimes in their countries. In so doing, Arab Artists are making exceptional post-revolution art based on new expressions based on this newfound sense of freedom.
BIO
Tunisian cyber-artist, painter, engraver and photographer.
1999: MFA in fine arts
2005: Master Degree on documentary cinema
Currently finishin a PhD dissertation on Virtual territories. After having worked with many international artists, such as Fred FOREST(France), Wafa is experiencing Second Life art, and virtual social networks to collaborate with many cultural events.
Next events: Biennale of Egyptian revolution 20-30 June 2011, Biennal Outdoor Cerveira in Portugal: 16 July -17 Sept 2011, New York Biennale: October 2012