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Speaking of Spring… D.C. Discussions on Cultural Diplomacy

In-person Programming Fosters Return to Cultural and Personal Connections

Embracing Pride through International Exchanges

June 22, 2016

Dana Al Marashi, Head of Heritage & Social Affairs Department at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC, with members of the Boys' and Girls' Club of East LA.

Past Forward Contemporary Art Exhibition Strengthens US-UAE Ties

March 8, 2016

The Gender Equality mural painted by Joel Bergner, Krishna Sharma, and students from Sophia College

Art for Gender Equality in Mumbai, India

January 20, 2016

This year's Community Engagement through the Mural Arts participants are accomplished artists from around the United States.

Announcing the 2016 Community Engagement through the Mural Arts...

December 8, 2015

Artist Salama Nasib works with East Lansing youth at the Broad Art Museum, where Past Forward was last on display.

Artist Salama Nasib on her Past Forward trip to...

May 18, 2015

Louis Armstrong entertains children at the Tahhseen Al-Sahha Medical Center. Cairo, Egypt, 1961. Courtesy of the Louis Armstrong House Museum.

Jazz: A Great American Export

February 20, 2015

Past Forward is currently making its way around the United States (Photograph by Khalid Mezaina).

Past Forward Tour: Three States Later

February 9, 2015

Ann’s generosity during our visit to Dallas/Fort Worth is one of my fondest memories.

Making New Friends in the Lone Star State

January 13, 2015

Past Forward artists Zeinab Al Hashemi and Khalid Mezaina reflect on their D.C. visit.

8 Months Later: Reflections from Two ‘Past Forward’ Artists

December 31, 2014

2014 has been a great year for cultural diplomacy efforts around the world.

Soft Power: The Monthly Roundup (December Edition)

December 23, 2014

A section of Matumaini mural, which means “hope” in Swahili.

A Muralist’s Memories: Christine Kuhn on her DRC Exchange