Ordinary Lives

Organisation: The Mosaic Rooms

Time: 06 November 2009 11:00am - 08 December 2009 6:00pm

Place: The Mosaic Rooms, 226 Cromwell Road, London SW5 0SW

 The Mosaic Rooms presents:

Ordinary Lives

An exhibition of photographs by Rania Matar

“In these photos I concentrate on people who did not lose their humanity and dignity despite what they have been through. I try to portray them as the beautiful individuals they are and concentrate on the spirit with which they perform the mundane tasks of daily life no matter what their circumstances.” Rania Matar

Lebanon is a country built upon dichotomies. It is a blend of cultures, poised at the intersection between the Western and the Arab worlds. Born in Beirut and living in the West, photographer Rania Matar is especially attuned to those dichotomies. Here she honours the lives of women and children in Lebanon in evocative black-and-white photographs. They convey the many facets of life, acknowledging the undeniable presence of war and tragedy, yet celebrating the strength, dignity, and humanity of lives lived amidst the rubble, in refugee camps, or behind the veil. The images are universal, powerful reminders of the tender bond between a mother and child, the cheerful camaraderie of friends, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Entrance Free
Open: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 6pm; Tuesday 11am to 4pm

A book based on the photographs in the exhibition, including excerpts from the celebrated Palestinian American poet Lisa Majaj and an introduction by Pulitzer-Prize winner Anthony Shadid will be available for sale, as will all the photographs.

For further information please contact The Mosaic Rooms on:
T: 020 7370 9990
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