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Faces of Jordan وجووه الأردن
From September 26, 2024 until December 13, 2024Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. Closed on weekends and holidays.
CORDOBA
Casa Árabe exhibition halls (at Calle Samuel de los Santos Gener, 9).
Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. Closed on weekends and holidays.
Free entry until the event’s capacity is reached.
In Spanish.
On September 26, Casa Árabe will be opening this exhibition to the public at its headquarters in Cordoba, where visitors will get the chance to discover the faces of a mosaic-like country through Ghassan Sela’s photographs. The exhibition forms part of the “Country Focus: Jordan,” which is being held throughout 2024.
And just as the geography of a country may reveal secrets about its past geological changes and developments, so they say that some people’s lives are written on the marks and wrinkles seen on their faces. Because of its location and history, Jordan forms one of the important links in the chain forming the Middle East. Perhaps best known for its archeological sites and its spectacular landscapes, it also stands out for its colorful handicrafts and the flavors of its local dishes. Iconic Petra, the Dead Sea, the bustling capital and the dramatic valley of Wadi Rum are just a few of the places you can glimpse to witness the passage of the diverse civilizations which have formed part of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
In the first part of this exhibition, held with the cooperation of Jordan’s Office of Tourism, we take a closer look at the rich legacy of the country’ culture and history through the faces of its people. Photographer Ghassan Sela has traveled throughout the kingdom to take portraits of a wide variety of peoples: from farmers in the North to nomads, Chechens, Circassians, Druze, Copts and Orthodox Christians, to name just a few. Each portrait reveals a unique story that helps shape the Jordanian mosaic. Driven by a passion to capture the essence and cultural nuances of his country, Sela has photographed not only indelible features, but also aspects of tradition and daily life, a clear example of which is the work by craftsmen who skillfully forge the national heritage.
The country’s diverse inhabitants have both shared and unique experiences determined both by their past and their territorial location. This collection of portraits invites us to appreciate Jordan’s plurality and unity, reflecting upon the beauty of a people who find deep connections in the values of the land they inhabit, though they also manifest in heterogeneous ways.
In the first part of this exhibition, held with the cooperation of Jordan’s Office of Tourism, we take a closer look at the rich legacy of the country’ culture and history through the faces of its people. Photographer Ghassan Sela has traveled throughout the kingdom to take portraits of a wide variety of peoples: from farmers in the North to nomads, Chechens, Circassians, Druze, Copts and Orthodox Christians, to name just a few. Each portrait reveals a unique story that helps shape the Jordanian mosaic. Driven by a passion to capture the essence and cultural nuances of his country, Sela has photographed not only indelible features, but also aspects of tradition and daily life, a clear example of which is the work by craftsmen who skillfully forge the national heritage.
The country’s diverse inhabitants have both shared and unique experiences determined both by their past and their territorial location. This collection of portraits invites us to appreciate Jordan’s plurality and unity, reflecting upon the beauty of a people who find deep connections in the values of the land they inhabit, though they also manifest in heterogeneous ways.
