FROM THAT LAND, Aug 27 - Sep 17, Palestinian Painter Taqi Spateen
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Taqi Spateen is a contemporary painter and muralist, who received a 3 month Residency at the John David Mooney Foundation under our 'Artists at Risk' Program. Born in Husan, Bethlehem his work is inspired by the Palestinian countryside and the displacement caused by Settler expansion.
Open to the public from August 27 to September 17, this exhibition showcases a collection of paintings all produced during Spateen's Residency at the John David Mooney Foundation.
Opening Night, Thursday, August 27 : Open 5:30pm and will include gallery tour around 7:00pm
Documentary Screening, Thursday, September 3: 6:00pm screening of film 'TAQI' by the Chicago Palestinian Film Festival. A journey through the artist's creative processes
Oud Performance, Thursday, September 10: 6:00pm Live traditional Palestinian Music
Story Time + Q&A with Taqi, Thursday, September 17: 6:00pm Intimate conversation with the artist
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