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“Photography, Representation, and Islam”

October 6, 2017 By Al-Aqsa Islamic Society

Photo Credit by Alia Youssef

“Photography, Representation, and Islam”

The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center is hosting an event at Al-Aqsa Islamic Society. Join us to discover the work of Muslim women photographers from across globe. Join our discussion with Adab Ibrahim (Al Aqsa Outreach Coordinator) & Lori Waselchuk (PPAC). Light refreshments will be served.

Date: 10/21/17
Location: Al Aqsa Basement area accessed through the Men’s Entrance.
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

“Photography, Representation, and Islam” a conversation led by Adab Ibrahim and Lori Waselchuk. We will meet at PPAC at 10:30 AM, then walk to the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society (next door to PPAC), to tour Al-Aqsa. We will view work by Muslim women photographers and talk about the complexities of photography and representation in diverse Muslim cultures.

http://www.philaphotoarts.org/education/community-education/oh-snap/

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