1997
JULY
* The Sakakini hosted a first of its kind exhibit original works and prints
by a master of XX Th. century art: Victor Vasarely. The show was made possible
by Tibor Csepei, owner of the collection exhibited, and friend of the artist.
The opening was followed by a slide show and lecture about the artist’s
work.
* Lecture by Dr. Suad Amiry, Riwaq’s director, on Palestinian Throne
Villages, their history and architectural characteristics. These villages
dotting the Palestinian countryside, served as tax collection centers,
and were the seats of landed families who transplanted there the architectural
styles of 19th century Palestinian urban mansions.
* Two video documentaries were screened: A Tony Palmer documentary on
Maria Callas, and the BBC series "Sister Wendy’s Odyssey".
* Book discussion: Jamal Qawasmeh’s latest short story collection
""Chama fi Assama" -a Mole in the Sky-, with critic Walid
Abu Baker and novelist Ahmed Harb, in presence of the author
* The Centre also saw the opening of its first theater play, the monodrama
"Qissat Safiya `ala Lissane Jozha Shafiq Abu Sakher". (The Story
of Safiyya, as Told by her Husband Shafiq Abu Sakher". Starring Zuheir
Nobani,. The play was adapted and directed by Yacoub Ismail, its text
based on Syrian playwright's monodrama "Hal el Dunia". The play
recounts the lonely and miserable life of a woman called Safiyya, as told
by her husband in a monologue taking place a day after she has died of
a long illness..
* The Sakakini received a generous donation from the British Council:
a number of cultural video documentaries that will be screened throughout
the year at the Centre. The cassettes will also be loaned to educational
institutions.
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