CARAVAN exhibition: The Bridge

THE BRIDGE

THE BRIDGE was a ground-breaking East-West traveling exhibition for 2015-2016 showcasing the work of 47 premier Arab, Persian and Jewish contemporary artists from 15 countries of Muslim, Christian and Jewish backgrounds, around the theme of what “bridges” us to each other, as well as what they hold in common across their creeds and cultures.

Opening in Paris in February 2015 at the Church of St. Germain des Pres, the oldest church in Paris, during the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, over 18 months, THE BRIDGE was exhibited in key venues in Europe (Paris, London and Metz), Egypt (Cairo) and throughout the United States (New York, Chicago, Spokane, Portland and Wyoming), taking with it a fundamental message of intercultural and interreligious harmony. Forty percent of all proceeds from the exhibition were directed to "Educate Me," a program to support the education of underprivileged children in Cairo, Egypt. The founding sponsor of The Bridge exhibition is SODIC, a major real estate development firm in Egypt.

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CURATORS

Paul G. Chandler

An author, art curator, social entrepreneur, and peacemaker, Paul G. Chandler has lived and worked extensively throughout the Middle East and North Africa in leadership roles within faith-based publishing, relief and development agencies and with the Anglican Communion. He has curated exhibitions in places like St. Paul’s Cathedral-London, Egypt’s Museum of Modern Art, Washington D.C.’s National Cathedral, and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City.

Lilianne Milgrom

International artist and writer on the arts, Lilianne has exhibited extensively in solo and group shows (including the 2013 Cluj International Ceramics Biennale) and her works can be found in private and institutional collections in England, France, Switzerland, Israel, United States, Australia and Romania. She holds a BA and DipEd from Melbourne University, and has studied at the Avni Institute and the Academy of Art - San Francisco.

Reda Abdel Rahman

Dr Reda Abdel Rahman is an Egyptian artist who lives and works in New York. He has enjoyed a prolific international career in the arts. He is also known for his vision of promoting artists and the Egyptian art scene. Dr Abdel Rahman's works have been widely exhibited around the world and are held in numerous collecitons. He has also received important residencies, such as at Mana Contemporary.

ARTISTS

The 47 Arab, Persian and Jewish contemporary visual artists that participated in The Bridge included women and men from the three primary monotheistic faith backgrounds and 15 countries. They ranged from premier contemporary artists to emerging younger artists and used a variety of artistic mediums.

ALI ABDEL MOHSEN

ASMAA TAKIEDDINE

AZADEH GHOTBI

BRITT BOUTROS GHALI

CARELLE HOMSY

EL ZAEEM

GALILA NAWAR

GAMAL EZ

GUIRGUIS LOTFI

HAYAM ABDEL BAKY

HELEN ZUGHAIB

HILDA HIARY