Being Human Festival: Islam, Art, Testimony

Location
B3 3DH, Birmingham, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Gas Hall
Dates
Saturday 9 November 2024 (11:00-14:30)
A drawing of a hand holding a pencil

Join researchers from the University of Birmingham for a unique event exploring the importance of art, personal experience, and storytelling. 

N.B. a second session is running 13:00 - 16:30 (please book via link)

Explore and engage with the history and meaning of two significant Birmingham landmarks: the Birmingham Qur’an and the Qibla Indicator and create artwork based on your own experiences and stories. The event will include a special performance by Zawiya Trust which explores the Encounters between Moses and Pharaoh, based on the Quranic text.

This event is part of the University of Birmingham's 2024 festival Hub programme.

Image credit: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery