Syria: A Living History
Oct 15 2016 to Feb 26 2017
Few countries have captured the world’s attention like Syria has today.
Stories of conflict and displacement dominate the media and define people’s
awareness of the place. Syria: A Living History brings together artifacts and
artworks that tell a different story — one of cultural diversity, historical
continuity, resourcefulness, and resilience. For over five millennia, this
region perched on the eastern Mediterranean has witnessed great world
civilizations commingling on its soil and producing art, literature, and culture
that constitute the country’s rich legacy. Strongly informed by a distinctive
landscape and history, artists of Syria throughout the ages have made priceless
contributions to world heritage. Syria: A Living History inspires new
understanding of Syria’s past and present, and invites new ways of thinking
about its future.
Co-Curators
Dr. Filiz Çakır Phillip, Aga Khan Museum
Professor Nasser Rabbat, Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, MIT
Historian
Dr. Ross Burns, Sydney, Australia
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/exhibitions/syria-living-history
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