Collectives for Change is sponsored by The Rada and Mutaz Sawaf Center for Arab comics studies at the American University of Beirut
@ Pop-Up Gallery
Next to the Lakeside Comics Marketplace
Friday 29 September: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Saturday 30 September: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday 1 October: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Monday 2 October: 10.00am - 3.00pm
Throughout the 20th century, comics from the Arab world exclusively targeted children and were used by the ruling totalitarian authorities (military or religious) to control social morals and impose political and ideological agendas.
The Arab Revolutions of the past decade paved the way for the rise of independent collectives of artists from various Arab countries, seeking freedom of expression and creating a network of sharing experiences that has been and continues to shape the comics scene today.
120 artworks
31 artists
5 collectives
Introducing a variety of genres breaking the boundaries of social and political taboos with a leading role for women, these collectives and independent artists are becoming the voice of the youth across the region.
This exhibition is sponsored by The Rada and Mutaz Sawaf Center for Arab comics studies at the American University of Beirut
Artwork by Mai Koraiem
Artwork by Mohamed Salah Ismail
Artwork by Seifeddine Nechi
“Collectives for Change” exhibition is sponsored by The Rada and Mutaz Sawaf Center for Arab comics studies at the American University of Beirut
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