Shubbak Festival offers a window on contemporary Arab culture
Showcasing the best in contemporary culture from across the Arab world - with visual arts, film, music, theatre, dance, literature, architecture, lectures and discussions - Shubbak (Arabic for window) launches tomorrow (to July 24) with over 70 artists performing at over 30 venues including the Barbican Centre, the British Museum, the ICA the Southbank Centre and the Serpentine Gallery. Supported by The Mayor of London, this is likely to be a vibrant cultural event that will appeal to all members of the family.
For info, see Shubbak Festival 2011 listings and download the official Time Out London guide to Shubbak.
And we’re off…! So many excellent events and exhibits over the next few weeks; I’m very glad this festival has been organised. As I pondered on my blog about London and translation, my office is planning for a lunch time trip to the wonderful looking Khatt – a display of Noureddine Daifallah’s calligraphic art. I’m looking forward to seeing feedback here and elsewhere on other people’s experiences.
Posted by Jim, London at 4:34 pm, July 5, 2011