26.07.2021
Manchester (United Kingdom)
A new exhibition in Manchester is dedicated to the study of nature through British-Arab eyes
A new multimedia exhibition dedicated to the history, achievements and experience of Arabs in the UK through the prism of people's relations with nature has opened in the north of England.
Free for visitors and supported by the Arab-British Center, the installation in Manchester highlights the history of diaspora migration and the nuances of Arab-British interaction in all its intersections and diversity.
Thematically related to the idea of nature, the exhibition was called "Jarda “ — ” garden" in Moroccan Arabic. The artists will give the audience the opportunity to "look at nature through Arab eyes".
Anglo-Moroccan artist Jessica El-Mal, one of the co-producers of the installation, said that her inspiration for the project came when the UK was still in isolation and when parks, fields and forests became the only walk for people.
The exhibition, whose authors are mostly women, encourages visitors to evaluate the green spaces available to them, as well as to introduce the audience to the Arab traditions in modern Britain.
"Working with this group of amazing artists made me take a new look at Manchester, at myself and at my femininity. After the year that we have had, this project and the exhibition are the ease that we all need so much, " El-Mal said.
Amani Hassan, program director of the Arab-British Center, said “ "Since the first launch in 2019, our theme ”Arab Britain" has been aimed at exploring the history, achievements and experiences of Arabs in the UK."
The program aims to overcome prejudice, challenge preconceptions, trace how the Arab world has influenced and shaped British culture and society, as well as to celebrate the contribution of Arabs to the country in the past and present.
"Jarda highlights the connection that we can all find in nature, through personal reflections on family and the power of community," Hassan said.
“We hope that visitors to the museum will enjoy a tour of nature through the eyes of Arab-British people and they will be invited to reflect on their own connections with it.”
The exhibition will be accompanied by digital performances that will give people free access to a variety of creative activities aimed at encouraging people to think about their own connections with nature "Jarda" will run until 10th of October at the National Historical Museum of Manchester.
Source of information:
arabnews.com
Free for visitors and supported by the Arab-British Center, the installation in Manchester highlights the history of diaspora migration and the nuances of Arab-British interaction in all its intersections and diversity.
Thematically related to the idea of nature, the exhibition was called "Jarda “ — ” garden" in Moroccan Arabic. The artists will give the audience the opportunity to "look at nature through Arab eyes".
Anglo-Moroccan artist Jessica El-Mal, one of the co-producers of the installation, said that her inspiration for the project came when the UK was still in isolation and when parks, fields and forests became the only walk for people.
The exhibition, whose authors are mostly women, encourages visitors to evaluate the green spaces available to them, as well as to introduce the audience to the Arab traditions in modern Britain.
"Working with this group of amazing artists made me take a new look at Manchester, at myself and at my femininity. After the year that we have had, this project and the exhibition are the ease that we all need so much, " El-Mal said.
Amani Hassan, program director of the Arab-British Center, said “ "Since the first launch in 2019, our theme ”Arab Britain" has been aimed at exploring the history, achievements and experiences of Arabs in the UK."
The program aims to overcome prejudice, challenge preconceptions, trace how the Arab world has influenced and shaped British culture and society, as well as to celebrate the contribution of Arabs to the country in the past and present.
"Jarda highlights the connection that we can all find in nature, through personal reflections on family and the power of community," Hassan said.
“We hope that visitors to the museum will enjoy a tour of nature through the eyes of Arab-British people and they will be invited to reflect on their own connections with it.”
The exhibition will be accompanied by digital performances that will give people free access to a variety of creative activities aimed at encouraging people to think about their own connections with nature "Jarda" will run until 10th of October at the National Historical Museum of Manchester.
Source of information:
arabnews.com