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“Freeing the Captive” Opening Reception
October 11, 2018, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
FreeJoin us at Beth Israel Congregation for an evening of art, food, and community as we host an opening reception for artist, poet, and activist Kifah Abdulla.
“Freeing the Captive” depicts Abdulla’s experience as a prisoner of war in Iran, where he was jailed for eight years. Using bold colors, Cubist-inspired human forms, and modern applications of Arabic calligraphy, Abdulla draws inspiration from a myriad of sources and experiments with different styles as vehicles for storytelling.
Free and open to the public, the evening will feature Iraqi food and a talk by the artist. The exhibit will remain up through Thursday, Oct. 25 and can be seen by appointment or at synagogue events. Visit https://www.bethisraelwaterville.org/events
for more information or email sjrockfo@colby.edu.