Nour Festival of Arts
Organisation: Leighton House Museum
Time: 02 October 2010 2:00pm - 12 December 2010 5:30pm
Place: Leighton House Museum, 12 Holland Park Road, London
Leighton House Museum Presents:
Nour Fesitval of Arts
The word Nour, which translates as 'illumination' or 'light' in many Middle Eastern languages is an appropriate title for this showcasing of contemporary arts and culture from the Middle East and North Africa. Fine art exhibitions, film screenings, literary readings and musical concerts are just some of the activities planned for this unique London event.
Highlights include the Festival Launch on Saturday October 2nd with special guest presenter Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, there will be events throughout the house including music, dance, henna painting and food tasting. There will also be comedy with Shazia Mirza, exhibitions of contemporary art by Iranian Parastou Forouhar and Nubian painter Fathi Hassan, cookery demonstrations by top Lebanese chef, Karim Haidar, film screenings, concerts of fusion, classical and world music, and Leighton House's own “club nights” - “Leighton Lates”.
Leighton House has long being recognised as one of the best examples of the historic exchanges between the UK and the cultures of the Middle East and North Africa. The unique architecture of the house combines Syrian, Iranian, Turkish and Egyptian artwork with British art and design. These cultural fusions have drawn and fascinated the public ever since the house was opened as a museum in 1900.
The full Nour Festival programme can be seen at www.nourfestival.co.uk
2 October to 12 December 2010
Leighton House Museum
12 Holland Park Road
London
W14 8LZ
For more information and bookings, contact:
Noe Auvelius on noe.auvelius@rbkc.gov.uk or 020 7471 9153
Alan kirwan Alan.Kirwan@rbkc.gov.uk.