Alternative Narratives: Islamic Mythology, Reimagined

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Al-Araby

Humans need mythology as sleeping craves dreaming. Storytelling and tales preserve the memory of our ancestors, attaching us to a personal past. They define a symbolic home and offer a spiritual, cultural and ethical compass. Myths are often re-interpreted and their strength lies in their ability to withstand the test of time and always resonate with our present. They colour our experience of the world and for young Arab artist Adnan Samman, convey the solace of nostalgia and the starting point to reclaim visual and self-affirming narratives. The London-based P21 Gallery hosts the first solo s…

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