Explore the art, history and significance of Arab comics, cartoons, caricatures and graphic novels through original examples taken from the British Library’s collections. From 19th century Egyptian satirical press, to mid-20th century children’s comics and contemporary graphic novels discover this vibrant visual archive that illustrates and engages issues concerning everyday life, politics and society across […]
Two of the finest young Palestinian musicians perform with their own bands in a unique double bill, raising funds for MSF and UNICEF work in Syria. Nai Barghouti returns to Birmingham joined the best young musicians in Palestine. Mohamed & Friends complete their first UK tour, after successful performance throughout Europe and West Africa. In […]
The Palestine Jazz tour culminates in London. Twelve incredible musicians performing some of the freshest musical sounds from Palestine in recent years raising funds for UNICEF and MSF work in Syria. Buy your ticket now!
Art, Architecture, Design and Heritage. Internationally renowned artist, Ahmad Angawi presents on his recent projects and discusses the symbioses between traditional arts and contemporary design in Saudi Arabia. Angawi will discuss how being of Meccan roots and inspired by the rich diversity of the culture of Hejaz has affected his work, revolving around the human […]
The exhibition explores the astonishing variety of building styles and traditions that have evolved over millennia in a region of diverse terrains, extreme climates and distinctive local histories. Generations of highly-skilled masons, carpenters and craftspeople have deftly employed the materials-to-hand and indigenous technologies to create urban architectural assemblages, gardens and rural landscapes that dialogue harmoniously […]
Open Bethlehem are delighted to announce that we will be screening ‘Open Bethlehem’ at Friends Meeting House, Euston, on Tuesday 12 September in the presence of Leila Sansour. This is an opportunity to see the film, meet new and old friends, become an ambassador and get involved. The screening will be followed by a reception […]
Reconnecting Arts an artist led platform presents, TRANSITION a showcase of over 30 emerging Middle Eastern Artists reflecting on the ways transition has taken place in their life. Ranging from fine art, calligraphy, sculpture, photography, to video, zines and installation, the artists explore topics and issues that shape the lives of Middle Eastern artists both […]
Elif Shafak, the award-winning novelist and the most widely read female writer in Turkey, is one of today’s most respected public intellectuals and cultural commentators. An inspirational public speaker, Elif blends Western and Eastern traditions of storytelling, bringing out the voices of women, minorities, subcultures, immigrants and global souls. Defying cliches and transcending boundaries her […]
“One wants to tell a story, like Scheherazade, in order not to die. It’s one of the oldest urges of mankind. It’s a way of stalling death.” -Carlos Fuentes Magic and reality collide as one British Arab navigates the voyages of Sindbad and tries to make sense of his own family’s migration to the […]
Kent Refugee Help’s (10th Anniversary) AGM and Art Exhibition. The AGM, with a stimulating line up of speakers on ‘Young Refugees in Crisis’, will be held at St Paul’s, Church Street, Canterbury CT1 1NH at 11 am -2 pm The mixed exhibition I Live Here, with a superb line up of artists from Syria, London […]