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In the Sudan the Nuba people are fighting for their existence. As Khartoum’s military government imposes Islamic law on the south it is doubtful that today’s Nuba children will ever enjoy the same unique cultural identity and independence as their forebears
(1994)

Medium
gelatin silver photograph

Measurements
33.2 × 49.7 cm (image) 40.6 × 50.8 cm (sheet)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Coles Myer Ltd, Governor, 1996

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Kordofan, Sudan

Inscription
typed on accompanying paper label: JACK PICONE (underlined) / In the Sudan the Nuba people are fighting for their existence. As Khartoum’s / military government imposes Islamic law on the South it is doubtful that today’s / Nuba children will ever enjoy the same unique cultural identity and / independence as their forebears.

Accession Number
1996.542

Department
Australian Photography