Join Alaa Abu Asad as he shares his research The dog chased its tail to bite it off (2018– ongoing) on invasive species. The performative reading will unfold in three acts, tracing the history of the Japanese knotweed plant (Fallopia japonica) and the language (whether verbal or visual) used when talking about the plant and […]
Join us online for a talk by scholar Jill Jarvis to examine the role of art and literature as a witness to trauma endured by Algerians during and after French colonisation. Jarvis’ academic research foregrounds aesthetic works as testimony of the toxic radiance that French nuclear imperialism imposed in the Sahara. Departing from Jarvis’ book […]
Rob Baldwin is a well-known marine conservationist, specialising in marine mammals and sea turtles of the Arabian region, and also has wider interests both taxonomically and geographically. He has skills in many environmental fields, from EIA and protected areas planning to education and sustainability, all with the ambition of making positive contributions towards a better […]
Radiant Matter conveys the dual sense of Enlightenment grandeur and nuclear radiation. The imperial radiance of France has left an enduring toxic legacy whose effects have not been fully measured or studied. – Jill Jarvis, Radiant Matter (p.56) Join us online for a talk by scholar Jill Jarvis to examine the role of art and […]
The Soil and the Sea unveils the violence lying beneath a garden, a school, a cafe, a hotel, and other unremarkable landscapes. As the camera interrogates these everyday spaces, voices fill them with erased stories. The screening on Thu 9 May will be followed by a panel discussion between the director Daniele Rugo, Ramzi Kaiss […]
Marsm is proud to announce the music and first headline show of a familiar face we’ve seen at our events, Aley Baracat. Aley is set to debut his album ‘Arab Aktar’ as part of his show titled ‘The Music Room’ at Kings Place this May. His hit single ‘Ebra we Kheit’ was featured by @anghami […]
This annual exploratory and informal workshop offers the opportunity to reflect on methodologies, research agendas, and case studies for investigating history writing in Arabic in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond in any period from the seventh century to the present. Contributions are invited from scholars at all career levels, addressing any period and […]
A silly show about love and war. Join Isabelle for a work in progress of her third show, an hour of stand-up, characters and irreverent storytelling: a love story! In Ancient Babylon! A king, a queen, an assistant, some revolting peasants, a break up, a reunion, and finally, a hanging garden. Throw in some pop […]
Al-Yasmeen Arabic Language Center is organizing an Arabic Book Fair on April 27th, 2024. The fair will showcase a wide range of books, educational games, and resources for children. This event is free of charge, and we invite everyone to join us and explore the fantastic collection of materials available.
Majnun Mohammedally Shushtari Work in progress sharing of a modern, reimagined telling of the Arabian classic “Layla and Majnun”, set in London. MAJNUN (verb, noun) – a state of crazed obsessive love, a madman. Synonymous with Qays, a character from the classic tale of ‘Layla & Majnun’. Amir wants a love that transcends the ages. […]