To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: "vacheespanol01" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:40:55 -0000 Subject: [NPJ_EE] Presentation: The Destruction and Looting of the Cultural Heritage of Iraq 2/3
Presentation on "The Destruction and Looting of the Cultural Heritage of Iraq: Pre and Post Invasion and Occupation" Museum of Contemporary Arab Art (MOCAA) 225 West Main Street, Alhambra, California 91801 January 24, 2007 Alhambra, California The Museum of Contemporary Arab Art (MOCAA) is proud to host a unique and historical event featuring a Slide Show and Lecture Presentation entitled "The Destruction and Looting of the Cultural Heritage of Iraq: Pre and Post Invasion and Occupation" by acclaimed Iraqi-born Professor, Dr. Ihsan Fethi. The event will be held on Saturday February 3, 2007 from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Almansor Court, Salons 3 & 4, located at 700 South Almansor Street, Alhambra, California 91801. The event is open to the public, including the press. Professor Ihsan Fethi is a leading Art and Architecture Critic and distinguished Academic in the Arab World. He is an outspoken opponent of the destruction of Arab heritage. Professor Fethi is currently the Dean of the College of Arts at the University of Amman, Jordan. In addition to holding numerous prestigious academic seats throughout the Arab world, Professor Fethi was also the Founder of the Department of Preservation of the Heritage of Baghdad in 1985, a Consultant to the Iraqi Ministry of Culture (1980-1988), a Consultant to the Directorate of Antiquities (1978-1988), and the Chairman of the Department of Architecture at the University of Baghdad, Iraq (1989-1991). Professor Fethi is also the author of several books and articles including The Architectural Heritage of Baghdad, Traditional Houses in Baghdad, Traditional Houses in Amman and the Architectural Heritage of Palestine. MOCAA was founded in 2000 by Artist Hanaa Al-Wardi in Alhambra, California. MOCAA is a not for profit private organization seeking to promote Arab Art and Culture to the public, locally and nationally. The event is the first of a series of lectures, workshops, and art exhibits to be held by MOCAA in Southern California. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested to cover expenses for the event, however, no one will be turned away at the door for lack of funds. For more information, or to set up interviews with Professor Fethi in advance of the event, please contact MOCAA founder Hanaa Al-Wardi at (626) 475-3603 or email her directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob Squires --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAAMN: Los Angeles Alternative Media Network --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Digest: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive1: <http://www.egroups.com/messages/laamn> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive2: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/laamn/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/laamn/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
