Learning, we know, is easier when the subject is both relevant and made fun. Take my three criteria with you on your visit to Darat Al Funun's Tenth Anniversary Exhibit. There is a sense of awe, of enlightenment, upon entry into the campus. The visitor is enveloped in the architectural and landscape environment. Channeled by well designed walk and stairways, past sculptural installations, to the galleries.
Enlightenment awaits in unexpected corners, even at dead ends.
Education comes in many forms. Walk on the grounds amidst ancient ruins and connect with inner resources, spirituality and the wisdom of the ages, for within this complex exists not only the story of contemporary lives, careers, talents, aspirations, but also the story of the past. Juxtaposed in that historic setting are environmental, site-specific sculptures. Near the lower entrance, confront Samia Taktak Zaru's work and contemplate its form and message. Let the pleasure and excitement of color envelop you as you gaze at Nabil Shehadeh's compositions inside the galleries.