Perched

View a stunning installation of mould-blown glass swallows made by Turkish artist Felekşan Onar.

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Friday, 8 February 2019 – Monday, 22 April 2019 at South Kensington
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  • Friday, 8 February – Monday, 22 April 2019

  • The Jameel Gallery - Islamic Middle East

  • Free event

Felekşan Onar's artistic response to the plight of Syrian refugees in Istanbul, "Perched" refers to the way these refugees have landed in a chaotic city but are unable to fly or move - they are grounded, with nowhere to go. The Islamic Middle East Gallery provides temporary shelter to this flock of wingless birds.

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