The Majlis - Cultures in Dialogue is a touring exhibition comprised of objects that tell stories. Stories which one might hear in a majlis, the space present in every Arab home where people gather to talk and socialize. Stories that recall the mutual - and often forgotten - influences between the Islamic civilization, Europe, India and the Far East.
Based on the concept of the traditional space of learning, discussion, dialogue and sharing present in every home in the Arabian Gulf, The Majlis – Cultures in Dialogue will be presented under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani Emir of the State of Qatar.
Persian carpets featuring the Virgin Mary, mystic artifacts shared from Africa across the Arab world to India, Chinese Qurans, mosque lamps made in Vienna… these selected artefacts are a testimony to the beauty that has resulted from centuries of intercultural dialogue. They are at the core of fascinating stories that cover the full range of human experience, referencing events from different religions or holy books, relating conceptions of the world and the universe, illustrating matters of power and politics, and narrating tales of love, war and peace.
Collection’s highlights
12 masterpieces from the exhibition
Paris, France
THE ARAB WORLD INSTITUTE
8 JANUARY / 10 MARCH 2019
OPENING HOURS
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, Sunday: 10 am - 7 pm
Closed Mondays
The Majlis – Cultures in Dialogue, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, is initiated by the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum in cooperation with UNESCO.
The Majlis — Cultures in Dialogue is an exhibition that connects people, beliefs and cultures by creating opportunities for respectful, yet incisive dialogues. The exhibition recreates the atmosphere of a majlis - the space of hospitality and dialogue present in homes throughout the Arabian Gulf. The concept of the majlis is one of a welcoming space for discussion. As part of the exciting exhibition, we organise a number of Cultural Dialogues.
We invite everybody to attend the Cultural Dialogue on the topic of “Sports as a driver of cultural heritage”, that will take place in the Institut du monde arabe 1 rue des fossés Saint Bernard, Paris 5e on Sunday 10 March 2019, at 15:00.
SPEAKERS
• Mr. Phillipe Vinogradoff - French Ambassador for Sports
• Dr. Jean-François Robin - Specialist in Work Psychology and Sports Didactics, Head of the national network for the scientific accompaniment of performance. INSEP, Paris, France.
• Mr. Khalid Jassem - Qatari TV Presenter and writer on Al Kass Sports Channels
• Mr. Xavier Bouyer - International performer and artist
The open discussions will focus on the advancement and preservation of culture. We encourage all visitors to share their experiences, insights and stories during these open dialogues.
RSVP: info@culturesindialogue.org
THE ARAB WORLD INSTITUTE
1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard
75005 Paris, France