Arab UK Community Call Out

We are building a directory of cultural spaces from across the UK that celebrate Arab culture, art, literature, music, theatre and community.

Tag in the comments a space you think should be recognised. 👇
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We've just published a guide to some of the UK's top Arab cultural hubs—from galleries and cafés to community centres.

But we know there are countless more out there. What Arabic institutions or cultural spaces should we add to the list?
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🎨 Ramzi Mallat – #LebaneseArtist whose installation Atlas of An Entangled Gaze reshuffled the power dynamics of the Arab Hall. He also shares practical advice for artists navigating the art world.

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What does it mean to 'reshuffle the power dynamics' of a space through art? Comment or share a piece that has done that for you. 👇

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The Bard & The Rawi; home for artists, writers & institutions shaping art, literature & culture in the UK &the Arab/ SWANA region.
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What does it mean to reclaim stories of objects, of places, of home through film? Comment Below 👇

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🖌️ Bridging Worlds in Tile and Paint – How Leighton's house-studio became more than just a building, but a space for conversations about art, power, and belonging spanning centuries. #TheBardAndTheRawi, #VictorianArt, #ArabArt

📚 Dr Melanie Gibson @melgib1 – Author of The Arab Hall: Frederic Leighton, Traveller and Collector. She explores the complexities of the Victorian artist's home, and the history of the Arab Hall. #TheBardAndTheRawi, #VictorianArt, #ArabArt

🎨 @ramzimallatstudio – The Lebanese artist whose installation, Atlas of An Entangled Gaze, reshuffled the power dynamics of the Arab Hall. He discusses his work, the concept of the evil eye, and the importance of crafting authenticity.
#TheBardAndTheRawi, #VictorianArt, #ArabArt

🎬 @soudade_kaadan – Award-winning Syrian filmmaker. Her short film When The Tiles Spoke gives voice to the Damascene tiles that adorn the Arab Hall. A meditation on displacement, belonging, and reclaiming story. #TheBardAndTheRawi, #VictorianArt, #ArabArt #SyrianFilms

Spotlight: #LeightonHouse & The #ArabHall
Since its completion in 1881, the Arab Hall has been a place of discovery and debate.
Our Spotlight series explores the Arab artists and thinkers who are reclaiming this Victorian narrative.
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