HHH #7
Fiona FOLEY: artist
In a subversive
fashion Foley presents to her audience the Hedonistic Hanky Haters, a group
of activists who came together in the 1960's as a response to the American
race hate group, the Ku Klux Klan. With obvious visual references to the
Ku Klux Klan's menacingly iconic costume, including robe and conical hat,
Foley has created a cue that instinctively triggers reflection of the
abominations inflicted upon people of colour in the United States of America,
Australia, Africa and many other parts of the world. These works, as with
many of Foley's photographs and installations challenge the legitimate
representations of race portrayed by the media and those in positions of
power, throughout history.
MR 15/10/18
fashion Foley presents to her audience the Hedonistic Hanky Haters, a group
of activists who came together in the 1960's as a response to the American
race hate group, the Ku Klux Klan. With obvious visual references to the
Ku Klux Klan's menacingly iconic costume, including robe and conical hat,
Foley has created a cue that instinctively triggers reflection of the
abominations inflicted upon people of colour in the United States of America,
Australia, Africa and many other parts of the world. These works, as with
many of Foley's photographs and installations challenge the legitimate
representations of race portrayed by the media and those in positions of
power, throughout history.
MR 15/10/18
Title
HHH #7
Artist/Maker and role
Fiona FOLEY: artist
Date
2004
Medium
ultrachrome print on photographic rag paper
Measurements
112.1 x 83.8cm (sheet)
Production place
New York, NY, United States
Credit line
Purchased through The Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation: TomorrowFund, 2009
© Fiona Foley, 2004
The State Art Collection, The Art Gallery of Western Australia
Accession number
2009/0090
View all works by Fiona FOLEY (Australian, b.1964)
This is one of the photographs in our collection.
Subject Auto Tags
Clothing
Witch hat
Hat
Headgear
Costume accessory
Costume hat
Party hat
Fashion accessory
Illustration