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Taz Ahmed's Muslim Valentine's Day cards are provocative, just not in the way most expect. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Tanzila “Taz” Ahmed is an artist and activist who is countering the ugly narrative of Islamophobia through humor with a refreshingly original, unapologetically cheeky new art form: Muslim Valentine’s Day cards. Check out MuslimGirl’s Q&A with the artist: MuslimGirl: What gave you the idea of making Muslim Valentine’s Day cards? What "I have a JI-HARD-ON for you." US residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. Image via Taz Ahmed / RNS Feb 15, 2018. Share. You probably wouldn’t expect the words “TSA” or “airstrike” to be on your Valentine’s Day cards. Love, laughter and snark go together in Tanzila “Taz” Ahmed’s Muslim Valentine cards. This year marks the third year that the Los Angeles-based writer, artist and activist is making the colorful cards, which feature bold images and text with cheeky puns like “You put the FUN in FUNDAMENTAL.” The limited-edition Valentine’s Day series includes six cards in the set. Past cards have included phrases like “You’re #1 on my watch list” and “I’d wiretap that.” Ahmed told 18MR's Taz Ahmed made Valentine's Day cards to challenge stereotypes about Muslims and South Asians! Ahmed says the cards are created to make people laugh and think critically at the same time. The 55K views, 68 likes, 28 loves, 12 comments, 82 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from NowThis Her: This artist makes #MuslimVDay cards for Muslim Americans that will make you laugh and challenge stereotypes Created in 2011 by artist and activist Tanzila Ahmed, #MuslimVDay cards are a series of satirical "Muslim-themed" Valentine's Day cards with new messages each year that joked about news of the day. Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift for loved ones? We're thrilled to announce a creative partnership with gifted artist Taz Ahmed to celebrate Valentine’s Day Cards for Architects, Urban Planners, and Everyone Who Loves ‘Em Inspiration for the designs were taken from Jeff Speck’s Walkable City and Taz Ahmed’s #MuslimVDay Tanzila "Taz" Ahmed plays at the intersections of pop and politics through a variety of mediums and actions. Motivated by her Bangladeshi and Muslim upbringing in Southern California, she started her career as an activist by creating a political voice for those most marginalized in the backlash of September 11th. (RNS) — In their sixth year, Taz Ahmed's satirical Valentine's Day cards point the arrow at the White House. Aysha Khan. February 14, 2018 Taz Ahmed - These funny Valentine’s Day cards designed by Taz Ahmed make puns on Islamophobic stereotypes. The card series uses snarky word play to disma Taz Ahmed: I make Muslim Valentine's Day cards. It kind of started out as a joke. It actually started out on Twitter. I used this hashtag called #MuslimVDay. Dan Pashman: This is Taz Ahmed. She's a writer, activist and co-host of the podcast Our Valentine’s Day issue opens with this moving poem by Gustavo Hernandez. Valentines: "MuslimVDay Cards - The Decade Retrospective" by Tanzila “Taz” Ahmed For the past decade on every valentines day, I made a set of six cards around my interpretation of what I think Muslim Valentines Day should celebrate. Valentine’s Day is even more special with one of Taz’s #MuslimVDay cards. To keep up to date with the elections, we have been listening to The Daily podcast. Here’s more on the islamophobic nature of the 2020 Presidential candidates, particularly Tulsi Gabbard. Jump into helping to Get Out the Muslim Vote by joining the Mpower Change “In these apocalyptic Islamophobic times, laughing in the face of the resistance can sometimes be the best medicine.” That may sound like the trailer to a good-bad movie, but that’s how Tanzila “Taz” Ahmed describes her awesome Muslim Valentine’s Day cards. Shop Valentine's Day cards online with free shipping on orders over $24. Personalize, schedule, and send Valentine cards & eGift cards directly to anyone. Lovepop creates 3D pop-up cards & paper art for every occasion. A Lovepop is a beautiful keepsake that unfolds like a miniature surprise. 18MR's Taz Ahmed made Valentine's Day cards to challenge stereotypes about Muslims and South Asians! Ahmed says the cards are created to make people laugh and think critically at the same time. The
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