This image depicts a bustling urban street scene. The predominant colors are muted tones of gray and brown, creating a gritty, industrial atmosphere. The composition features a mix of architectural elements, including an old building with a prominent advertisement, and various commercial establishments lining the street. The presence of people, vehicles, and street infrastructure suggests a lively, active environment. The overall style appears to capture the energy and vibrancy of a typical urban setting, offering a glimpse into the daily life and cultural context of the location. While the image does not provide explicit information about the artist's intention, it seems to convey a sense of the urban landscape and its dynamic, ever-changing character. ...
Mohamed Bourouissa’s practice traces and presents the complexity of socio-economic issues through his distinct creative vision. Often spending long periods of time in social groups or communities that he is inspired by, Bourouissa creates films that transcend the distinction between documentary and fiction. For his acclaimed work Horse Day (2014–15), the artist moved to a run-down area in Philadelphia, USA, to make, what he calls, his alternative to a cowboy movie, but eventually filming the life of local communities instead. Through film, rap, sound and photography, among other means of expression, the French-Algerian artist poses challenges to the simplicity with which mainstream and mass media portrays peripheries of societies. Bourouissa’s work is a poetic exploration of the complexity of life, striving to provide agency for those marginalised and excluded. ...
