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SUMMARY:Kifah Abudulla "Art - Arabic Calligraphy - And Me" Opening Recep
 tion
DESCRIPTION:Join Mayo Street Arts for the reopening of the visual arts g
 allery at our theater!\nArt - Arabic Calligraphy - And Me features the p
 aintings of visual artist\, writer\, teacher\, performer\, and activist\
 , Kifah Abdulla.\n\nKifah Abdulla was born and raised in Baghdad\, Iraq\
 , where he studied art. Calligraphy in abstraction is a true inspiration
  to him\, As an experimental artist\, he wants his artwork to be differe
 nt from all the other artworks around him.\n\nAbdulla published his firs
 t book of poetry\, Dead Still Dream in 2016\, and his first memoir Mount
 ains Without Peaks in 2020. He was a member of the Portland Public Art C
 ommittee (PPAC) and taught the art of Arabic calligraphy at MECA/CS. His
  recent exhibition “Alphabet City'' featured calligraphy in paintings 
 at UNE art galleries. He is well-known for his art project “Rebel: Tak
 e Action.” He uses art as a medium to talk on many social and environm
 ental issues.\n\nFriday\, April 1 | Doors open at 6:00 PM\; Opening rema
 rks at 6:30 PM\n\nFree to the public. Libations and light snacks will be
  provided.\n\nThe reception is at our theater located at 10 Mayo Street\
 , Portland ME 04101.
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LOCATION:10 Mayo Street\, Portland\,  Maine  04101\,  US
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