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Egypt Symposium ‘Khamseen’ in London

Global Arab Network - - Maha Karim

Tuesday, 12 May 2009 00:06

Khamseen (sandstorm in Arabic) will explore how art and craft practice in Cairo is impacting on society through the work of contemporary practitioners and innovative art projects. It will ask how society can nurture traditional skills whilst remaining open to innovation. Why Cairo? Because in Cairo today we have a model where the recognition of the value of traditional skills is in resurgence and is playing a pivotal part in the regeneration of Cairo and artistic practice across the Middle East.

Khamseen will bring together leading artists and professionals to discuss the context for this change and how it might relate to contemporary practice here in the UK.

"I had this vague conviction that every human being was born an artist, but that his or her gifts could be brought out only if artistic activity was encouraged from early childhood by way of practising a craft...” Rames Wissa Wassef, architect

(Symposium times: Wednesday 8th July, 1-5.30pm; Thursday 9th July, 8.45am-1.15pm)
Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th July
Ismaili Centre
Thurloe Place
South Kensington
London SW7 2SL

The Ismaili Centre was opened in 1985 to commemorate the Aga Khan’s Silver Jubilee. The building is a cultural, religious and social space designed for the Shia Ismaili Muslim community. In keeping with the spirit of its architectural design, creating a sense of balance and serenity, the Centre also fosters friendship, understanding and dialogue through its various activities with the wider community.

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