San Francisco Center for the Book Presents
"Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here" Exhibition Opening
An exhibition of fifty artist's books, created in response to the March 5, 2007 bombing of Baghdad's "Street of Booksellers"
- When
- Fri Feb 1, 2013
- Where
- SF Center for the Book
- Time
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Tags
- Art Openings, Arts, Galleries
Description
An exhibition of fifty artist's books, created in response to the March 5, 2007 bombing of Baghdad's "Street of Booksellers"Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here
A project of Beau Beausoleil and Sarah Bodman
Exhibition coordinated by Sas Colby
Exhibition Dates
February 1 – May 11, 2013
Exhibition Opening Reception
Friday, February 1, 2013
6:00 - 8:00
at the new SF Center for the Book location at 375 Rhode Island Street
Al-Mutanabbi Street is the centuries-old center of bookselling in Baghdad, a winding street filled with bookstores and outdoor book stalls. Named after the famed 10th Century classical Arab poet, Al- Mutanabbi, this street has been, since time immemorial, the historic heart and soul of the Baghdad literary and intellectual community.
On March 5, 2007, a car bomb was detonated on Al-Mutanabbi Street. At least thirty people were killed and one hundred wounded.
Al-Mutanabbi Street Coalition was formed soon afterwards to commemorate not just the tragic loss of life, but also the idea of a targeted attack on a street where ideas have always been exchanged.
More Info
- Link
- http://sfcb.org
- Call
- 415 565 0545
- Contact Form (account required)
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