Harem #11 2009

Lalla Essaydi's 2009 photograph, "Harem #11," is part of her ongoing series "Harem," which uses the traditional photographic genre of the "harem" to challenge cultural stereotypes surrounding Muslim women. This triptych depicts a Moroccan interior space with a central doorway, an ornate archway, and a figure in a traditional Moroccan dress. Essaydi's work often incorporates elements of traditional Moroccan culture, such as the intricate tilework, to create a visually striking and thought-provoking commentary on the modern Arab world.