Mogadishu Then and Now
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Organiser: Alliance Française, Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Topical area: Arts and culture, Architecture and urban design, Divided cities, War and terrorism
Description:
Mogadishu Then and Now is a photo exhibition that showcases Somalia’s capital city in all its splendour prior to the civil war in 1991 and contrasts this with some of the devastation and destruction that can be seen in the city today. The main aim of the exhibition is to allow present and future generations of Somalis to learn about their rich heritage so that they can work towards restoring and preserving it. It is hoped that the exhibition will also inform future urban planning and design initiatives, especially now that the international community is renewing and strengthening its efforts to restore peace and stability in Somalia.
How to attend:
The Mogadishu Then and Now exhibition will be held at the Alliance Française in Nairobi from 4th to 24th June 2012. It is dedicated to Mogadishu’s children and youth, who have never known lasting peace, and is sponsored by Yildiz Holding, a group of companies based in Turkey.
For further information please contact Rasna Warah via rasna.warah@gmail.com
