Amidst Wind and Sky: An Interview with Amanullah Mojadidi

Amanullah Mojadidi is an American conceptual artist and curator of Afghan descent. His parents left Kabul in the late 1960s, long before the country became a battleground of never-ending conflicts. One of three siblings, Amanullah is the only one who has ever visited Afghanistan. He wanted to connect with the birthplace of his ancestors. For over 15 years, Mojadidi has worked as a conceptual artist in the field of art and culture within the international development sector. With a background in cultural anthropology, his research and artistic practice have used experimental ethnographic approaches and mixed-media techniques. Through site-specific installations and participatory performances, he approaches themes such as belonging, conflict, religion, identity, migration, and the politics of representation – often concerning Afghanistan.