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Friday, 10/11/19 | 6:30-8:30 PM
Through Her Lens: Modern Arab Women Telling Their Stories in Art and Literature at the Ackland

Book and exhibition discussion cohosted by Carolina Public Humanities.Image result for celestial bodies book cover

Read 2019 Man Booker Prize-winner Celestial Bodies by Jokha Alharthi (translator Marilyn Booth) and join a discussion at the Ackland Art Museum with Nadia Yaqub (UNC Asian Studies) and Carolyn Allmendinger (Director Education and Interpretation). Presented in connection with She Who Tells a Story: Women Photographers from Iran and the Arab World.

Advanced tickets required. $38 per person; includes a copy of the book and light refreshments at the program.Register here or call Carolina Public Humanities at 919.962.1544. 

2nd Friday ArtWalk at the Ackland
Every second Friday of the month, the Ackland participates as a venue in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro 2nd Friday ArtWalk, staying open until 9:00 PM and offering a variety of interactive, all-ages activities in addition to all exhibitions being open to visitors. Admission is free.

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