Exhibition on Sikh faith to open in NY as US marks 9/11 anniversary

September 11, 2016 13:03

A Sikh subway driver who saved countless lives by reversing a train headed for ground zero on 9/11 and a decorated Sikh-American army veteran are among the several men and women from the community profiled in an art exhibition to showcase their perseverance in the face of

backlash against them after the terror attack.

As the US commemorates the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks today, the photography exhibition 'Sikh Project' will run from September 17-25 here to highlight the aesthetic of the Sikh articles of faith, including the turban and beard.

The exhibition is a collaboration between civil rights group 'The Sikh Coalition' and acclaimed British photographers Amit and Naroop.

Featuring nearly 40 powerful portraits of Sikh-Americans of various ages, the exhibition will tell the story of the triumphs and perseverance of the community that has overcome great challenges in the 15 years since the attacks in 2001.

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