To celebrate the release of our new Youth Guide for the ongoing exhibition, ‘Redrawing the Boundaries: Art Movements and Collectives in the 20th Century Khaleej’, we invite you to a special weekend programme at Hayy Jameel. This series of conversations, workshops, and tours offers a deeper look into the modern art stories of the Khaleej.

You’ll hear directly from curators, illustrators, and researchers as they uncover the intricate narratives that connect art movements to personal histories, familial ties and complex geographies. Designed for ages as young as six, join us to hear more about these layered histories.

PROGRAMME 1

Reading Between the Lines: A Storytelling Programme with Mid East Art

‘Reading Between the Lines’ is a programme that explores the creative lives of modern Gulf Arab artists. Beginning with an exhibition tour of our ongoing exhibition ‘Redrawing the Boundaries: Art Movements and Collectives in the 20th Century Khaleej’ curated by guest curator Dr. Aisha Stoby, the session will guide participants through a reading series of primary source documents.

September 25, 2025 (4-6pm)

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PROGRAMME 2

Big Ideas, Small Drawings: Illustrating Modern Khaleeji Art with Omamah Ashmeel

How can big ideas in art be made accessible to younger audiences? In this workshop, illustrator, Omamah Ashmeel invites participants to actively explore how illustration can simplify and reframe complex concepts for children. Drawing from her experience creating the Youth Guide for the ‘Redrawing the Boundaries‘ exhibition, she will give a brief introduction to her process before guiding participants through hands-on activities.

September 26, 2025 (4-6pm)

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PROGRAMME 3

Redrawing the Boundaries: Youth Tour with Dr. Aisha Stoby

Join us for a special youth tour of the ‘Redrawing the Boundaries‘ exhibition at Hayy Jameel, led by curator Dr. Aisha Stoby. To celebrate the launch of our new youth guide, this tour is designed specifically for children ages 6 and up, accompanied by their parents/guardians.

September 27, 2025 (4-7pm)

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