London Veil, Paris Veil, New York Veil - An Exhibition By Sara Shamsavari

The series’ LONDON, PARIS & NYC VEIL form a captivating solo exhibition by artist Sara Shamsavari exclusively on view at LIBRARY in Covent Garden from Nov 2nd-14th. The series debuted earlier this year as part of Southbank Centre's WOW - Women of the World Festival 15 receiving international acclaim. The Veil series highlights young muslim women in these urban cities by documenting and celebrating the expression of their individual identities through their vibrant hijab styles.

The project is neither a critic nor an advocate of the veil but rather exists to recognise and celebrate its participants as strong, vital individuals who manage to shine, despite the struggles of youth, womanhood and prejudice they may receive as a result of the visibility of their faith.

Through the documentation of these modern muslimahs through their self-styled hijabs, ranging from subtle to wild in their expression, the LONDON, PARIS & NYC VEIL series both illustrates and is inspired by the influence of our perceived restrictions, limitations and challenges. Those forces encourage originality, adaptation and in turn transform cultural expression into objects of beauty.

The Preview will take place on at 6pm on Monday November 2nd. The artist will deliver a talk and be signing limited edition box sets

Sara Shamsavari
is a British artist of Iranian heritage whose works explore and reinterpret identity and address current social and cultural concerns. While each photographic series’ has a distinct focus they all seek to encourage the ideals of non-judgement, equality, unity in diversity and collective responsibility.Her work has exhibited internationally in galleries, museums and public spaces including the ICA, City Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Galleria Biagiotti (Florence) Espace Pierre Cardin (Studio 55) and Rush Arts NY. Her work, exhibitions and profile have also featured across various international media and publications including BBC 1, ITN, Reuters, The Guardian, i-D, Dazed & Confused, Elle and Aesthetica. With a belief in the role of artists as leaders in social and spiritual progress who spark change Sara’s endeavor is to empower the participants of her work and in doing this, encourage a transformation in the way people view society and themselves.

LIBRARY
LIBRARY is an intimate hotel and members’ club off Trafalgar Square in the heart of London’s west end. Members are hand-picked from the literary, publishing and design communities. The hotel rooms are available to all - each room evoking the arts and crafts movement of the late Victorian era. Amenities in the club include ‘St. Luke’s Kitchen’ restaurant with a dedicated wine and whisky tasting room, and the stately Room Seven with its vintage oak boardroom table. The venue has a spectacular member’s club lounge - with a double mezzanine, stage and four-metre floor-to-ceiling bar, serving a selection of innovative drinks. Singer Kelis, jazz notable Roy Ayers, and dance experimentalist Sebastien Tellier have played live on the members’ club stage.