Join speakers Sarah Giaziri, Najla Elageli and Sanaa El Mansouri in an oral history project that aims to promote reconciliation in Libya.
Event starts at 4pm (Doors open from 3.30pm)
Sard (meaning ‘narrative’ in Arabic) is an important project that seeks to collect and preserve the experiences of individuals who have lived through periods of political and cultural significance in the country’s recent past. Through recording, compiling and archiving people’s personal recollections, Sard seeks to build trust and facilitate dialogue between different communities and contribute to a more inclusive and democratic society. Their mission is to build trust and facilitate dialogue between different communities and contribute to a more inclusive and democratic society.
The Panelists:
Najla Elageli is an architect and curator, who founded @noonartsprojects which brings contemporary MENA art to the world stage. Najlaa curated multiple projects globally, including @shubbakfestival, @nourfestival, The Benetton Foundation and @casa_arabe.
Sana Elmansouri is an important Libyan journalist, broadcaster and producer. She was the first Libyan to present on national TV in Tamazight, and founded the Libyan political party Libou (which she later left). She has recently been nominated for multiple positions by the current Presidential Council.
Sarah Giaziri is a human rights solicitor, journalist and campaigner. She worked at the @ffregister and the @rorypecktrust which advocate for the safety and welfare of freelance journalists.
The evening is presented by Arts Canteen in collaboration with Rich Mix.
Supported by Arts Council England.
Arab Women Artists Now (AWAN) is the UK’s only contemporary multi-arts festival dedicated to showcasing Arab women’s artistic work, taking place each March, to coincide with International Women’s Day across venues in London. The festival showcases work in venues across London. Celebrating and promoting high quality female artists from the Arab world and diaspora the cross-arts festival features music, comedy, literature, visual art, theatre and performance, along with a series of workshops and development opportunities for emerging artists.