ART: HALA ELKOUSSY'S MYTHS AND LEGENDS ROOM

Organisation: Abraaj Capital

Time: 04 July 2011 8:30am - 24 July 2011 6:00pm

Place: Chamber Exhibition Space, City Hall, Queen's Walk, London SE1

Abraaj Capital Presents:

The Myths and Legends Room - the Mural, ACAP 2010
By Hala ElKoussy

Abraaj Capital present Hala Elkoussy’s Myths and Legends Room: The Mural, a winner of the Abraaj Capital Art prize in 2010.

The work is an unexpected take on the mural as a commemorative work of propaganda art, referencing wall paintings and dioramas that celebrate the history of modern Egypt.

The Abraaj Capital Art Prize (ACAP) was founded in 2008 to reflect Abraaj Capital’s dedication to empowering potential in the region, giving talented artists the chance to break new ground and showcase the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the MENASA.

Part of Shubbak: A Window on Contemporary Arab Culture, a festival presented by the Mayor of London, from 4-24 July 2011.

4 - 24 July 2011 | 08:30-18:00

Chamber Exhibition Space, City Hall
Queen's Walk
London
SE1 2AA

FREE EXHIBITION