Your kids are going to love this one!
Feel like reliving the stories you grew up with? Here’s your chance, and it’s for free!
MAKTABA, the library management department of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), in cooperation with the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), has now officially opened the Folktales Reimagined exhibition.
The exhibition will run for one month until 16 November at the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi.
Explore artworks by 10 Emirati, five Italian, and five Mexican illustrators, who have all reimagined characters from the most popular folktales of their respective cultures. It’s the perfect convergence of art and cultures, all beautifully encapsulated in illustrations that are a visual treat!
There’s an added interactive experience as well at ‘Folktales with a New Vision through Painting’, presented by artist Magdy Al-Kafrawi.
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Running from 26 to 29 October, the experience is open to both professional artists and illustrators as well as individuals passionate about folktales, whether or not they have expertise in traditional or digital drawing techniques.
There will also be reading sessions tailored for children, where they can explore a variety of cultural stories. Additionally, arts and crafts workshops will be organised for children to enjoy throughout the exhibition period.
And keep an eye out for school visits!
For more information, visit culturalfoundation.ae
Date
16 October – 16 November
Location
Cultural Foundation
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