The Work of Mohammed Al Sadoun

ZAWAYA Proudly Presents a New Art Exhibit:
The Work of Mohammed Al Sadoun

Reception: Thursday June 21, 2007
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Exhibit runs through July 21, 2007

At the Arab Cultural & Community Center
2  Plaza Street, San Francisco, CA 94116
Tel: 415-664-2200

Mohammed Al Sadoun is an Iraqi painter and conceptual artist. He holds a Ph.D. from Ohio State University and has exhibited his work nationally and internationally. His work involves using unconventional materials and concepts including burning books, doors and furniture.  His choice of such objects is “both testimony and silent protest against aggression in all its forms, including global dominance.”  Al Sadoun explores many issues including the war on Iraq, the destruction of homes in the time of war, protesting the censorship, the lack of freedom of expression and human rights in the Middle East.   He is also a researcher and a historian of modern Arab art, especially contemporary Iraqi art, and has given numerous lectures and presentations about the subject at academic institutions and cultural centers.

ZAWAYA, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Arabic Music, Art, Poetry, Literature, Theater, and Culture through instruction and presentation. 
For more information, contact ZAWAYA