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GREETINGS FROM JANET RADY
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How time flies! I cannot believe that January is already over as we head into the busy month of February.
Not long to go before the Edinburgh Iranian Festival (see below) at which I have the honour of being invited to speak at the opening ceremony of the Perceptions Exhibition.
This month also, we are pleased to focus on Janet Rady Fine Art artist Khaled Akil. Through his photography, Khaled poignantly engages with issues affecting Syrian society today, drawing on diverse historical and political imagery to highlight the fragility of this ancient culture.
We hope you enjoy reading our newsletter and welcome your comments.
With best wishes from the JRFA Team!
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Khaled Akil was born into an artistic family and is the son of established painter Youssef Akil. Born in Aleppo, Syria, Khaled graduated from Beirut Arab University with a Bachelor's degree in Law and Political Science in 2009. After graduating, the self-taught photographer returned to Syria just prior to that nation's Civil War, where he sought to discuss the nation's complexities through his artwork. Read full text |
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Khaled Akil, Untitled 1, 2013, Print, 100 x 120 cm
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Khaled Akil, The Unmentioned 14, 2011, Mixed media & photography printed on Fine art Paper, 80 x 120 cm
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'According to your website, you focus "primarily on social, political and sexual issues in the Middle East". Please briefly explain how you examine and uncover these sometimes sensitive topics in your photographs.''Since I was born in Aleppo and live in Middle East, I grew up watching and witnessing its own contradictions and its weird mixture of religious, political and sexual issues.' Read full interview
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EDINBURGH IRANIAN FESTIVAL
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 Aiming to span both Iran's rich history and its contemporary cultural life, this biennial festival hopes to address misconceptions by introducing Scotland to the heart and soul of Iran - from its art and music, through to its history and food. Read more
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Watch the Film presented by Sara Kheradmand, the coordinator of the Edinburgh Iranian Festival 2015. |
Saturday 7th Feb 2015, 20:30 - 22:00, Summerhall Place
'Our opening night commences with a music performance by Azadeh (see Music Page), prize giving ceremony, talks by various speakers, a drinks reception and finally a special first view of our exhibition for the public.' Read more |
Talk: Tuesday 10 February 2015, 5-8pm. Exhibition: 10 February - 7 June 2015
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Runs through 21 February 2015, Etopia_, Center for Art and Technology, Zaragoza, Spain.
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Submissions close on Sunday 8 February 2015 at 6pm UK time. Find out more
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Deadline for applications Monday 16 February 2015, 5pm. Find out more
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Call for entries now open, deadline for submissions 20 February 2015. Find out more
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Call for entries (gallery exhibit), Deadline 27 February 2015. Find out more
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Discover the inspiration behind the Haute Couture Spring Summer 2015 collection through the words and vision of Elie Saab. A tribute to Beirut and all its beauty.
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