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Our editors select TMR World Picks. We welcome your suggestions:\u00a0<\/span>editor@themarkaz.org<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

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War Paint, Women at War<\/em> Screening with Q&A<\/b><\/h4>\n
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War Paint \u2013 Women At War<\/span><\/i> at the Frontline Club<\/a>, London .<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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April 1, Frontline Club, London, UK \u2014 <\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Margy Kinmonth\u2019s documentary highlights the pivotal role of women war artists worldwide, exploring their unique perspectives on conflict through art. Traditionally overlooked, these artists, including Dame Rachel Whiteread, Maggi Hambling, and Lee Miller, break boundaries and speak truths during turbulent times. <\/span>War Paint \u2013 Women At War<\/span><\/i> is the third part of Kinmonth\u2019s trilogy on how artists depict war, following <\/span>Eric Ravilious \u2013 Drawn To War<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>War Art with Eddie Redmayne<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Talk by Bedross Der Matossian, “The Armenians of Palestine”
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Bedross Der Matossian will discuss Armenians of Palestine.\u00a0<\/b><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 3, Dickinson University, online Zoom meeting \u2014 <\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

The Armenians of Palestine today are facing significant challenges that could jeopardize their future in the region. This talk will explore the historical development of the modern Armenian community in Palestine, with a particular focus on Jerusalem. It will examine how political and socio-economic transformations in this volatile region have impacted both the Armenian Patriarchate and the broader community. The discussion will highlight the key challenges currently confronting the community and propose a strategic roadmap for preserving the historical presence of Armenians in Jerusalem while safeguarding their rich cultural heritage, which spans over a millennium.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In Conversation, PalFest: Ta-Nehisi Coates with Zena Agha<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Zena Agha interviews Ta-Nehisi Coates for PalFest<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 3, Friends House, London, UK\u2014<\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

The Message<\/span><\/i>\u00a0is clear-eyed, honest reportage from one of the most influential American writers on race and politics. It is also a self-reckoning with regards to Palestine. Published in the US last October, the book was an instant best-seller and a media event, catalyzing mainstream conversation about Black-Palestinian solidarity as well as US complicity in apartheid and genocide in the lead-up to the presidential elections. The Palestine Festival of Literature (<\/span>PalFest<\/span><\/a>) is a cultural initiative committed to the creation of language and ideas for dismantling colonialism in the 21st century.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Theatre, Lina Majdalanie and Rabih Mrou\u00e9: \u201cVier W\u00e4nde und ein Dach\u201d<\/b>\u00a0(Four Walls and a Roof)<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Rabih Mroue\u0301 and Lina Majdalanie in Kampnagel<\/em>\u00a0 (photo \u00a9 Christophe Berlet).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 3\u20135, Kampnagel<\/em>, Hamburg, Germany \u2014 <\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

In 1947, Bertolt Brecht, while in exile in the US, was summoned by the House of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). He drafted a statement that he was not allowed to read, which, along with trial transcripts, inspires Lina Majdalanie and Rabih Mrou\u00e9’s latest performance-lecture. One can\u2019t read Brecht\u2019s testimony to the HUAC and not think of the pro-Palestinian university student demonstrators, from Columbia to Tufts, arrested or hounded by US Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) authorities. Mrou\u00e9 and Majdalanie\u2019s exploration of Brecht highlights current political and social issues, marked by ideological confusion and fierce clashes of opinion. They combine historical events with fantasy, using humor to critically question preconceived notions, reflecting on their own experiences of exile from Beirut to Berlin. In English with German sub\/surtitles.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I Shall Carve the Sun’s Words<\/i><\/b> Exhibition\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
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I Shall Carve the Sun’s Words<\/em> at the Qattan Foundation, Ramallah.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 5\u2013Oct. 4, A.M. Qattan Foundation, Ramallah \u2014 <\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Curated by Reem Shadid and Bakriveh Saeb, this group exhibition takes its name from Tawfiq Zayyad\u2019s 1966 poem \u201cOn the Olive Tree,\u201d translated for TMR by Rana Asfour \u2014 \u201c\u2026<\/span> Because I face arrest warrants every day \/ my home, a frequent target for police \u2026\/ <\/span>Because I can\u2019t find paper \/ I shall carve my experiences \/on the olive tree in my backyard \u2026\u201d<\/span> New and existing visual installations, photography, sound pieces and video by participating artists Rana Batrawi and Shareef Sarhan; Emily Jacir; Salim Abu Jabal; Shaimaa Esmat; Mahmoud Al-Shaer; Rehaf Al Batniji; Ahed Izhiman; Monther Jawabreh; Samar Ozrail and Rebal Dirieh; Izz Al-Jabari; Ruba Alfarawneh; Hanna Qubty; Ahmed Alaqra; Basma al-Sharif; Rula Halawani; Noor Abed; Ghassan Naddaf; and Ola Zaitoun go beyond abstract conceptions of \u201cFree Palestine\u201d towards active engagement with the political, cultural, and social conditions shaping today\u2019s liberation struggle. Some of the artwork draws from archives of Palestinian civil society and cultural life and challenges the ways in which history is documented and weaponized as a tool of epistemic colonialism. Others focus on the present, viewing contemporary Palestine and its people as the archive of the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Prophecy Continuous? Jewish and Muslim Views on Divine Revelation<\/b><\/h4>\n
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A Prophecy Continuous?<\/em><\/a> at NYUAD Institute.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 7, NYUAD Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE \u2014 <\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Jews believe prophecy ended with the Hebrew Bible, Christians see Jesus as its fulfillment, and Muslims recognize Muhammad as the last prophet. Despite this, prophecy continues in groups like Mormons and Baha\u2019is. The speaker, <\/span>Reuven Firestone<\/a>,\u00a0Regenstein Professor in Medieval Judaism and Islam, Hebrew Union College will explore different traditions’ understanding of prophecy, its historical evolution,<\/span> and its continued relevance today.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gaza Remains the Story<\/i><\/b> Exhibition, The Palestine Museum<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Gaza Remains the Story<\/em><\/a> exhibition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 11 \u2013November 11, Washington, DC \u2014 <\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Gaza Remains the Story<\/span><\/i> presents the cause and context of the Palestinian experience, centering on the land, cultural heritage, and people of Gaza who have been devastated by war, colonialism, and ongoing ethnic cleansing. The exhibition bears witness to Gaza\u2019s reality, while offering a glimpse into the arts, aspirations, and enduring spirit of its people amid one of the most harrowing periods in Palestinian history. Alongside art and artifacts, some reproductions from the collection of the Palestinian Museum in Ramallah, is new research and critical commentary from the exhibition\u2019s curator, Wafa Ghnaim. <\/span>Gaza Remains the Story <\/span><\/i>seeks to reclaim some of the inaccessible and intangible aspects of Palestinian cultural heritage\u2014fragments of identity that those in exile struggle to hold onto with each passing day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ramzi Mallat: <\/b>Suspended Disbelief<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n
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Ramzi Malat Suspended Disbelief.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ongoing\u2013April 12, Takeover Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon \u2014 <\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Ramzi Mallat, a multidisciplinary visual artist based in Beirut and London, unveils his thought-provoking installation, <\/span>Suspended Disbelief<\/span><\/i>. The work explores the delicate balance between belief and doubt, highlighting how ancient superstitions evolve and endure in contemporary settings.<\/span> At the heart of this exhibition lies the motif of the evil eye\u2014an ancient symbol traditionally believed to protect against harmful forces through its protective gaze. Deeply rooted in the folklore and collective consciousness of the Mediterranean region and beyond, this symbol is reinterpreted here as both a source of protection and a potential threat.<\/span> Mallat states: \u201cWhile people fear what they do not understand, nothing can exist in someone\u2019s mind if they do not believe in it. This exhibition is about challenging those beliefs, facing them and incessantly picking at them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Abu Dhabi Festival 2025<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Unique Encounters with rising stars Yamen Saadi, Sara Ferrandez, Kian Soltani, Pablo Ferrandez at the Abu Dhabi Arts Festival.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 8\u201329, NYUAD Arts Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE \u2014 <\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

A diverse program of music, theatre, dance, film, poetry, family programs, and innovative interdisciplinary performances, organized by NYUAD. Festivities kick off on April 8 with KODO, a renowned Japanese troupe of skilled drummers presenting a theatrical experience that transcends both language and cultural divides. On April 11, the exceptionally talented pianist Yunchan Lim, who made history in 2022 as the youngest gold medalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition at just 18 years old, will be taking to the stage in the Red Theatre. Other highlights include sister pianists Katia and Marielle Labeque, performing on April 16. Known for their collaborations with major orchestras and distinguished conductors, they will interpret works from 20th and 21st-century composers like Messiaen and Boulez. Their recital will feature a special connection to Philip Glass, framing the evening with his pieces. The program includes \u201cFirst In La Belle et la B\u00eate,\u201d inspired by Cocteau’s film, along with Ravel’s \u201cMa M\u00e8re l\u2019Oye,\u201d weaving a storytelling theme through enchanting fairy-tale episodes. For the full line-up, see <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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AUC\u00a0Tahrir Culture Fest 2025<\/b><\/h4>\n
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AUC Tahrir Culture Fest<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 10\u201312, AUC, Cairo, Egypt \u2014 <\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s festival celebrates Cairo as a global city \u2014 a vibrant mix of cultures that bridges Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Arab world. A cultural hub of the global South, Cairo connects heritage, people, and history in a dynamic contemporary setting. The festival brings together AUC\u2019s community with friends and neighbors and features book talks, discussions, performances, exhibitions, a bazaar, a children\u2019s corner, and a food fair that captures the city\u2019s multicultural flavor. Visit the program <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The City and the Writer Synchrony: From New York to Nigeria<\/b><\/h4>\n
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The City and the Writer<\/em><\/a>, curated by Nathalie Handal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 24, The Red Theatre, NYUAD, Abu Dhabi, UAE \u2014 <\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

The second edition of\u00a0<\/span>The City and the Writer<\/span><\/i>\u00a0for\u00a0<\/span>Words Without Borders<\/span><\/i> features a diverse line-up of multidisciplinary performances by award-winning writers, directors, actors, and musicians. The evening also features the film\u00a0<\/span>The Man Died<\/span><\/i><\/a> (2024), inspired by Wole Soyinka\u2019s memoir and directed by Awam Amkpa, Vice Provost for the Arts and Dean of Arts and Humanities at New York University Abu Dhabi. This gathering is curated by NYU Abu Dhabi\u2019s global citizen and Arab poet Nathalie Handal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2025: Culture for Humanity and Beyond<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Culture for Humanity and Beyond<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 27\u201329, Manarat Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi, UAE \u2014 <\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Culture Summit is the annual global forum that convenes international leaders from the cultural and creative industries, to identify how culture can transform societies and communities worldwide. Culture for Humanity and Beyond will explore the dynamic relationship between culture and humanity in this period of unparalleled transformation for Humanity. With curated panel discussions, keynotes, case studies, creative conversations, artist talks, and workshops, speakers and attendees have a unique opportunity to unlock the collective intelligence of the cultural and creative sectors at a global scale, explore critical matters, and connect beyond borders and creative fields’ silos. <\/span>For those unable to attend, all sessions are available on Culture Summit’s\u00a0<\/span>YouTube channel<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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47Soul Fundraising Event for Ghassan Abu Sittah children’s Fund<\/b><\/h4>\n
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47Soul<\/a> for Dr Abu Sittah’s Children’s Fund.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 29, Scala, London \u2014 <\/b>more info<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

47SOUL is a Palestinian musical collective that emerged in Jordan in 2013, pioneering the Shamstep genre by blending hip-hop, electronica, R&B, and traditional dabke music. With three studio albums and numerous world tours, they energize the movement with their captivating lyrics that address political and philosophical themes, promoting the shared humanity of all people. All the organizing parties, including 47Soul, Marsm, and TicketSouq, will be contributing their profits to the <\/span>Ghassan Abu Sitta Children Fund<\/a> (GASCF). This fund is committed to supporting the children of Gaza and Lebanon by providing crucial medical assistance to those in urgent need and helping to alleviate pressures within the medical sector. The Fund’s first initiative, guided by the expertise of Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah, focuses on transporting critically injured children along with their caretakers from Palestine to Lebanon. This allows them to receive top-notch medical, psychological, and social care before returning home to Palestine to continue their recovery.<\/span> Listen to 47Soul<\/a><\/p>\n

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