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Middle East Institute Arts and Culture

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The Arts and Culture Center at the @MiddleEastInst facilitates cross-cultural understanding by promoting the work of Middle Eastern artists.

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Check out the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center’s current show - Omani Treasures: A Modern Handicraft Exhibition, showcasing Oman's rich cultural heritage. Free entry at 1100 16th St. NW DC today 1/23 & 1/24 from 10am- 5pm SQCC DC senatioman sqcc.org/event/omani-tr…

Check out the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center’s current show - Omani Treasures: A Modern Handicraft Exhibition, showcasing Oman's rich cultural heritage. Free entry at 1100 16th St. NW DC today 1/23 &amp; 1/24 from 10am- 5pm <a href="/SQCCDC/">SQCC DC</a>  <a href="/senatioman/">senatioman</a> 

sqcc.org/event/omani-tr…
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Head over to the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center for the final day of Omani Treasures: A Modern Handicraft Exhibition. Engage with Omani creators as they showcase their heritage. Free entry at 1100 16th St. NW DC. January 24, 10am-5pm SQCC DC senatioman sqcc.org/event/omani-tr…

Head over to the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center for the final day of Omani Treasures: A Modern Handicraft Exhibition. Engage with Omani creators as they showcase their heritage. Free entry at 1100 16th St. NW  DC. January 24, 10am-5pm <a href="/sqccdc/">SQCC DC</a> <a href="/senatioman/">senatioman</a>

sqcc.org/event/omani-tr…
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Panel Conversation: Bahraini Artists Across Borders | Join three artists, Marwa Al Khalifa, Mashael Alsaie & Jaafar Al Oraibi, from our current show, “The Sea of Life” to hear about how their work is shaping Bahrain's arts scene. 1/29 @ 10am. Link below. mei.edu/events/panel-c…

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It’s not just Gaza’s present that is being destroyed, but its past as well. Archeologists who have spent years excavating #Gaza are mourning the loss of its rich archeological treasures and historical sites. olivia snaije newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-…

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The Freedom Theatre - based in the Jenin Refugee Camp in Palestine and an artistic safe haven for the community - is now nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Read more about its history and pursuit to engage the world in the arts. lithub.com/palestines-fre…

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Check out our current exhibition The Sea of Life: Modern and Contemporary Art from Bahrain highlighted in Washington City Paper’s (Washington City Paper) Spring Calendar. Show extended until April 26. M-F 10-5pm. Walk-ins welcome. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/listin…

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Exhibition Opening - Louder Than Hearts: Women Photographers from the Arab World and Iran | In partnership w/ tribe magazine visit our newest exhibition exploring the resilience, strength, beauty, and creativity of women in #MENA.

Exhibition Opening - Louder Than Hearts: Women Photographers from the Arab World and Iran | In partnership w/ <a href="/tribephotomag/">tribe magazine</a> visit our newest exhibition exploring the resilience, strength, beauty, and creativity of women in #MENA.
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Experience a unique blend of laughter and healing May 17-18 with DC's first annual 'Traumedy' Festival! Hosted by Rola Z, comedians will come together to share stories of adversity with honesty and humor.

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View highlights from MEI's newly opened gallery exhibition "Louder Than Hearts: Women Photographers from the Arab World and Iran" as reviewed by Arab News. arabnews.com/node/2507786/l…

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Louder Than Hearts: Women Photographers from the Arab World and Iran | In partnership w/ Tribe Magazine (tribe magazine), visit our newest gallery exhibition exploring the resilience, strength, beauty, and creativity of women in #MENA.

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MEI's gallery exhibition “Louder Than Hearts: Women Photographers from the Arab World and Iran” has been reviewed by Vanessa H. Larson of the The Washington Post. Don’t miss our open house during Dupont Circle’s First Friday Art Walk, this Friday from 6 to 8pm.

MEI's gallery exhibition “Louder Than Hearts: Women Photographers from the Arab World and Iran” has been reviewed by <a href="/vanessahlarson/">Vanessa H. Larson</a> of the <a href="/washingtonpost/">The Washington Post</a>. 

Don’t miss our open house during Dupont Circle’s First Friday Art Walk, this Friday from 6 to 8pm.
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MEI is pleased to present a screening of the acclaimed documentary BYE BYE TIBERIAS (2023) exploring Emmy-nominated actress Hiam Abbass's decision to leave her Palestinian village over thirty years ago to pursue an acting career in Europe.

MEI is pleased to present a screening of the acclaimed documentary BYE BYE TIBERIAS (2023) exploring Emmy-nominated actress Hiam Abbass's decision to leave her Palestinian village over thirty years ago to pursue an acting career in Europe.
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The work of Shiva Khademi (shiva khademi) is one of ten collections by women artists featured in The Middle East Institute’s exhibition “Louder Than Hearts: Women Photographers from the Arab World and Iran”.

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Describing it as an exhibit that “Showcased the Diversity of Middle Eastern Femininity”, Smithsonian Magazine featured our latest project, “Louder than Hearts: Women Photographers from the Arab World and Iran” Smithsonian Magazine Julia Binswanger smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/thi…

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Danny Hajjar, a music journalist, speaks with MEI about the significance of Arabic music in the world today. To learn more about Middle Eastern Arts and Culture visit mei.edu/arts-and-cultu… #arabicmusic #middleeastmusic #arabicart

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MEI is saddened to learn of the passing of leading #Iranian conceptual artist, Farhad Moshiri. Moshiri’s work represented what ARTnews describes as a “[fusion] of high art and lowbrow culture, mirroring the sensibility of his young home country.” 📷artnews.com/art-news/news/…

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Select works from our current photography exhibition on show in Paris! The MEI Art Gallery is participating in MENART FAIR showcasing the works of Rania Matar (Rania Matar), Tasneem Alsultan (Tasneem Alsultan), & Carmen Yahchouchi.

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MEI’s Arts and Culture Center hosted a packed event spotlighting the Beirut Museum of Art's (BeMA) important work safeguarding and preserving Lebanon’s artistic treasures, as well as offering healing through art therapy, amidst the devastation of war.

MEI’s Arts and Culture Center hosted a packed event spotlighting the Beirut Museum of Art's (BeMA) important work safeguarding and preserving Lebanon’s artistic treasures, as well as offering healing through art therapy, amidst the devastation of war.