The Only Arab Art Museum In Israel - A Conversation with Said Abu Shakra

In 2024, Umm al-Fahm became the first Arab art museum in Israel. Created as a gallery in the town of the same name in 1996, Director Said Abu Shakra has developed the gallery into an important space for conversation and reflection.

Now, you can join Said for a special conversation at The Vilna with Peggy Fogelman, Director of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Said will give us a look inside the museum and share the story of its creation. He’ll also reflect on the life of the museum following October 7.

The evening opens with the music of Neta Weiner, Jaffa-based performer, who elevates diverse narratives through music and dance.

Join us at 7:00pm for hors d'oeuvres and tours of museum images with Said, followed by the conversation at 7:30pm.

🟢Sign up for the talk: https://bit.ly/3E7ufCc

🟢Learn more about the gallery: https://www.timesofisrael.com/aiming-to-share-palestinian-art-umm-al-fahm-gallery-becomes-israels-first-arab-museum/

🟢Facebook cover photo courtesy of The Times of Israel

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