This note is a gentle reminder that the opening reception for the photo exhibit “A Light unto the Nations,” is tomorrow…

Opening Reception
Thursday, July 26th
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.


JACOBS LOUNGE VISUAL ARTS SPACE – MILES NADAL CENTRE
750 Spadina Avenue (at Bloor) – Map


Gallery Hours
Monday – Sunday…until August 31, 2007
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
(416) 924 – 6211

“A Light unto the Nations,” a unique photo exhibit showcasing eight photographers — four Muslims and four Jews who have submitted a total of 26 images, mostly from the Middle East.

The images are arranged around the theme of tolerance and the consequences of intolerance with the underlying theme “we can teach our children to love, or we can teach our children to hate”

Information about the exhibit: http://www.contactphoto.com/view.php?eventid=964

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*quotes from the premier show at the Contact Toronto Photography Festival 2007;

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“You have organized a poignant expression about faith and conviction in its most ordinary unscripted (and therefore universal) context (or circumstance) Congratulations on your accomplishments and best wishes on future success.” — Astaf Ahmad

“To come into this exhibition, one needs to enter with a clear mind. This is because we all know and see the connection between all pieces that are exhibited here and can figure out the constant theme. However, only an open mind will allow you to truly look at the pieces and make your own conclusions. By making contributions to this showing, you are allowing open-minded people form their own ideas, without referring to those of the media. And, to that, we must thank you.” — Yazmin Islam

“The photographs conveyed a lot of feeling, taking you to extremes with each different exhibitor” — Dana

“What a fabulous exhibition I love the theme of bringing people together. The world needs more of this”. — Asif Rehmaan

“Beautiful and stunning work. Congrats!” — C Jones ( Special note – Charla Jones is a staff photojournalist at the Globe & Mail Newspaper)

“I was going to the Emily Carr exhibition at the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario)
I’m glad I came here instead!” – Amanda

“At this time of cultural opposition this show is a handshake between foes, a strand of light amidst the darkness of indifference and intolerance” Thank you – Joel Thomson

Religious Studies Master’s Student (him) History Masters Student (me)
“Thank you for the textures and moments. Fascinating, the things we choose to live for.” – Helen and Terrence

“Tearing myths apart; knitting us together. Thanks! Thanks!”

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Photographers…

TAMARA ABDUL HADI,
AASIL AHMAD,
ANTHONY ASAEL,
GILAD BENARI,
KITRA CAHANA,
LAMYA GARGASH,
STEVE SIMON,
SAWSAN YASSINE

Steve – http://www.stevesimonphoto.com/hate.html

Gilad – http://gilad.deviantart.com/

Tamara – http://www.lightstalkers.org/tamara_abdul_hadi

Kitra – http://www.kitracahana.com/

Anthony – http://anthonyasael.deviantart.com/

Sawsan – http://maxlain.deviantart.com/

Aasil – http://www.aasilahmad.net/lightuntonationsfinal/

Lamya – http://www.lamyagargash.com/

I really hope to see you at the reception, tomorrow!

rochelle

….. Please join the GROUP * a Light unto the Nations * for more information…
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2388766988

…also…….if you know of a public space such as a community centre, library, school or religious centre that would be willing to host this exhibit, I would be so grateful if you could let me know!