This post documents my mural arts exchange in Managua, Nicaragua, through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Community Engagement through the Arts program. The first two covered the community murals I created with local youth in El Viejo and León, respectively.
Our co-curator, Noor Al Suwaidi, has an update on the U.S. tour of Past Forward: Contemporary Art from the Emirates. Read her impressions about each of the host cities so far:
Lunar New Year (LNY) is an extremely special and important time in Chinese culture. Families gather round for bountiful meals, and children anticipate red envelopes filled with cash. In the streets, fire crackers are set off, and festive red and gold decorations complement the lion dances and parades. LNY lasts for the first 15 days of the Chinese lunar calendar, and this year, festivities begin on February 19th. While LNY is filled with fun and games, there is actually a lot of preparation and work done for the holiday.
This blog post was inspired by Past Forward: Contemporary Art from the Emirates – the first major touring exhibition of Emirati artwork abroad. The exhibition showcases core elements of life in the UAE, further informing American audiences of Emirati art, history, and tradition. Visitors who have seen Past Forward may not be aware of the wide range of cultural events the UAE organizes during its winter season, from October to the end of April. This post highlights a number of the most popular arts and cultural events in the country – many scheduled for this spring. Abu Dhabi Abu...
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UAE artist Shamma Al Amri visited Dallas/Fort Worth during the second stop of the Past Forward: Contemporary Art from the Emirates tour around the United States. Read about her experience:
