Perceptible Rhythms/Alternative Temporalities

December 14, 2022 – June 2, 2023

Curated by Maya El Khalil
Presented in partnership with Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF)


Perceptible Rhythms/Alternative Temporalities features 12 artists from the Middle East and South Asia who explore the impact of conflict, urbanization and the climate crisis on their environments and the ways in which humankind can better care for the planet. 

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Photo: "Southern Jordan Valley" (2017) by Nadia Bseiso, courtesy of the artist

Curator's Tour


Listen to a guided tour of the works featured in "Perceptible Rhythms/Alternative Temporalities" by curator Maya El Khalil.

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The MEI Art Gallery is open to the public weekdays from 10am to 5pm (closed for federal holidays). Visitors are encouraged to register for a timed visit at the link below, but walk-ins are also welcome.

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Creators' Corner


An interview series featuring leading Arab and Arab-American actors, comedians, directors, writers and other ground-breaking creators highlighting their important contributions to the global cultural scene. Produced and hosted by Emmy-nominated journalist and producer Rhana Natour.

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Tribe Photo Magazine


Tribe is a non-profit publication focused on documenting photography, video and new media from the Arab world. As a global platform, its core mission is to create an archive and stimulate dialogue about the artists--emerging and established--who are defining their practice.

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MEI Art Gallery Exhibitions

2022 DC Arab Literature Festival

Event Recap


The Middle East Institute’s Arts and Culture Center and The Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation in partnership with the Cheuse Center for International Writers at George Mason University were proud to present a two-day, virtual literature festival featuring writers and poets from the Middle East. Panels explored the works and experiences of leading and emerging Arab authors and poets and the challenges of publishing and translating works from the Middle East.

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International Arts Advisory Committee


Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi

Saleh Barakat

Touria El Glaoui

Leila Heller

Rose Issa

Adila Laïdi-Hanieh

Salwa Mikdadi

Venetia Porter

 

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National Arts Advisory Committee


Dana Farouki

Anne Keiser

Amy Landau

Betty Sams

 

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Content

Perceptible Rhythms/Alternative Temporalities

December 14, 2022 – April 28, 2023

Curated by Maya El Khalil
Presented in partnership with Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF)


Perceptible Rhythms/Alternative Temporalities features 12 artists from the Middle East and South Asia who explore the impact of conflict, urbanization and the climate crisis on their environments and the ways in which humankind can better care for the planet. 

Learn more

Book appointment to visit in person

Photo: "Southern Jordan Valley" (2017) by Nadia Bseiso, courtesy of the artist