As the world notes the achievements of women March 8, International Women’s Day, a newly opened exhibition, presented by the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, casts a spotlight on young Afghan women artists and arts entrepreneurs who are reviving the…
OPENING FEATURED EXHIBITIONS Turquoise Mountain: Artists Transforming Afghanistan March 5, 2016–January 29, 2017 #turquoisemountain Interviews Julian Raby, the Dame Jillian Sackler Director of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and the Freer Gallery of Art; Tommy Wide, Director of Exhibitions,…
“Turquoise Mountain: Artists Transforming Afghanistan” will convert the Smithsonian’s International Gallery into a space that evokes the vibrant marketplace of Old Kabul with artisans demonstrating their skills in jewelry making, woodworking, calligraphy, ceramics and other crafts. “This exhibition highlights the…
