EPISODE · Jun 6, 2022 · 46 MIN
Growing Up Muslim Before & After 9/11 | Abdul Abdullah
from Young Blood - Men’s Mental Health · host Cal MacPherson
Abdul Abdullah is an Aussie artist who's fascinated by the concept of being an outsider, something he identifies with personally. Abdul Is a 7th generation Australian-Muslim with Indonesian and Malay heritage. He's a man who can't be put into a box by any one definition. Working across portraiture, photography and painting, Abdul vividly expresses the experience of growing up Muslim in Australia in the post 9/11 era, confronting the prejudices that've marginalised Muslim youth. His provocative art has struck a cord around the world and even been censored by politicians, who've accused him of attacking culture. Abdul's part of a the new ABC TV series, Space 22, which explores art therapy as a means of improving mental wellbeing. A picture paints a thousand words and Abdul's got a lot to say... --------------------- Looking for a simple way to take care of your gut? Athletic Greens can help! Check out the special offer for podcast listeners at athleticgreens.com/youngblood --------------------- You can find all Young Blood - Men's Mental Health podcasts here: https://linktr.ee/youngbloodmmh Join our movement on socials! IG: @youngbloodmensmentalhealth TikTok: @youngbloodmentalhealth FB: Young Blood - Men's Mental Health
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Abdul Abdullah is an Aussie artist who's fascinated by the concept of being an outsider, something he identifies with personally. Abdul Is a 7th generation Australian-Muslim with Indonesian and Malay heritage. He's a man who can't be put into a box by any one definition. Working across portraiture, photography and painting, Abdul vividly expresses the experience of growing up Muslim in Australia in the post 9/11 era, confronting the prejudices that've marginalised Muslim youth. His provocative art has struck a cord around the world and even been censored by politicians, who've accused him of attacking culture. Abdul's part of a the new ABC TV series, Space 22, which explores art therapy as a means of improving mental wellbeing. A picture paints a thousand words and Abdul's got a lot to say... --------------------- Looking for a simple way to take care of your gut? Athletic Greens can help! Check out the special offer for podcast listeners at athleticgreens.com/youngblood --------------------- You can find all Young Blood - Men's Mental Health podcasts here: https://linktr.ee/youngbloodmmh Join our movement on socials! IG: @youngbloodmensmentalhealth TikTok: @youngbloodmentalhealth FB: Young Blood - Men's Mental Health
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