ART: FROM FACEBOOK TO NASSBOOK

Organisation: Mica Gallery

Time: 06 July 2011 10:00am - 08 September 2011 6:00pm

Place: Mica Gallery, Studio 2, First floor, 259A Pavillion Road, SW1X 0BP

Mica Gallery Presents

FROM FACEBOOK TO NASSBOOK

Marking a highly significant moment in 21st century history of the Arab world, the recent Egyptian ‘people’s revolution’ successfully resulted in the ousting of so-called ‘president for life’ Hosni Mubarak and inspired a regional tumult that encouraged millions across the region to protest against tyranny and social injustice.

With the uprisings’ effects still rippling the exhibition 'From Facebook to Nassbook' responds by showcasing 9 cross-generational contemporary Egyptian artists Khaled Hafez, Adel El-Siwi, Mansoora Hassan Ashraf Foda, Thomas Hartwell, Mohamed Gabr, Amena El-Saie, Natalie Ayoub and Amina Elotiefy. Functioning both individually and collectively the artists act as visual cultural critics commenting on the daily practices of Egyptian life and presenting works that reflect on the build up to the revolution, its fervour and post-revolutionary hope.

'From Facebook to Nassbook' borrows its title from the method by which the people’s revolution was communicated via the internet and social media sites such as facebook and twitter, until a governmental intervention disabled the internet, resulting in a people's revolution that was largely communicated through word of mouth hence (nass)book, 'nass' being the Egyptian Arabic word for people. The exhibition attempts to capture the spirit of pre and post revolutionary Egypt with a focus on the power of such networks to cut across social classes, set down religious divisions and overcome intergenerational barriers.

Until 8 September 2011

Monday to Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturdays: 11am - 6pm
(strictly by appointment only)

Mica Gallery
Studio 2, First floor
259A Pavilion Road
London SW1X 0BP

t: +44 (0) 20 7730 1117
e: info@micagallery.com
w: www.micagallery.com

FREE EXHIBITION