Exotic Transfigurations

Time: 05 March 2010 10:00am - 28 April 2010 4:30pm

Place: The Arab-British Centre, 1 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE

EXOTIC TRANSFIGURATIONS

SOUSAN LUQMAN

TRANSVERSING CULTURES OF EAST AND WEST, A NEW ART INSTALLATION BY BRITISH-YEMENI ARTIST SOUSAN LUQMAN

ABC Gallery is proud to present Exotic Transfigurations, a new art installation by British-Yemeni artist Sousan Luqman. Transfiguring the notions of femininity and transverses cultures of East and West, this body of work is multifaceted taking into account the different representations of the Middle Eastern woman in society.

Exotic Transfigurations alludes to the 1001 Arabian Nights, Islamic geometry and 19th century European Orientalist art. This fusion of cultural paradigms attempts to demystify traditional concepts of the Middle Eastern woman-historically and metaphorically. 

Part of the ABC Gallery series of exhibitions promoting artists, photographers and film makers from, working in, or inspired by the Arab world.

Starts 5th March until 31st March 2010

NOW EXTENDED TO 28th APRIL
The Arab-British Centre, 1 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE

VISITORS’ INFORMATION
Open house: 5 – 15 March, 10:00 – 16:30
Visits by appointment: 16 March – 31 March, 10:00 – 16:30
Closed: Saturday & Sunday
Admission Free

For more information or to book an appointment to view the gallery please contact Imogen Ware on 020 78321310 or email imogen@arabbritishcentre.org.uk