Harun Asif and Abdullah Ahmed talk about their new brand, Miraj Collections, and how they have navigated the craft and design landscape to produce watches of distinction. Their work draws its inspiration from the great architecture of the Islamic world, and their talk shares their journey to adapt designs shaped by history to a contemporary […]
Richard Wilding, co-curator of the exhibition ‘Departures’, is a photographer and film-maker specialising in the documentation of heritage and cultural identity in the Middle East. In this illustrated talk he contrasts the objectives and legacy of historical photographers with his own contemporary work in the region. During the nineteenth century, exciting new archaeological discoveries in […]
About the Exhibition: The YMA is a travelling group exhibition that represents young Moroccan artists working in different media and concepts that are inspired by their own unique environments. Curated by Madiha Sebbani, a multidisciplinary artist who graduated from the National Institute of Fine Arts in Tetouan, Morocco, she also curated the seventh edition of […]
The Directors of Bonhams and the Paul Guiragossian Foundation request the pleasure of your company for brunch and a panel discussion with Curators Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath, together with Manuella Guiragossian, to celebrate the publication of Paul Guiragossian: Displacing Modernity Monograph, including a private view of Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art.
Back in 2007, Banksy painted a mural on a wall in Bethlehem – a donkey getting its papers checked by an armed soldier. A local taxi driver decided to cut it off and sell it on eBay. What follows is a story of clashing cultures, art, identity, theft and black market. It is not one […]
Marsm and Shubbak present: COSMIC ANALOG ENSEMBLE (Full band Europe debut) Spearheading an unparalleled discography of 80 albums over the span of 10 years, Cosmic Analog Ensemble is the project of the mastermind Lebanese producer and multi-instrumentalist Charif Megarbane. As part of Shubbak Festival, he will be making his anticipated European full-band debut. Combining symphonic […]
London’s most pulsing Arabic Electronic Party is back again! From cutting-edge releases to cheesy classics, killer Mahraganat tracks to Arabic Trap and hypnotic Dabke remixes from the Levant, Hishek Bishek is back at Electrowerkz for a night of non-stop bass, mijwiz and beats. 18+ | OFFICIAL GOVT. ID IS MANDATORY. The upstairs of Electrowerkz is […]
The rights of Palestinians are enshrined in international laws and resolutions. Yet Israel and its supporters continually act against them. What can international law offer to change this reality? In the spirit of Edward Said whose demand for justice for the Palestinian people was unremitting, and to celebrate its tenth year, the Edward W Said […]
Leighton House Museum and the Hands Up Foundation proudly present a collection of films made by a young generation of Syrian filmmakers. The programme, curated by award-winning director Soudade Kaadan, is an enchanted journey showcasing the talents of Syrian filmmakers despite the challenges they face in a country shattered by a violent conflict. All monies […]
A unique evening of music, readings and entertainment with a stellar cast of performers, hosted by Petroc Trelawny and curated by Iain Burnside. Music for Syria offers an inspiring and uplifting evening to raise money for the Hands Up Foundation, funding aid projects in and around Syria. Featuring Mitsuko Uchida, Simon Keenlyside, Riyad Nicolas and […]