'Gilgamesh Contemporary' is an audiovisual installation of video projections, music and performance art. A multisensorial experience, it figuratively narrates an adaptation of the ancient Mesopotamian story Gilgamesh. Come along the hero's journey in search of self preservation and youth, though when he does find it he is in for a surprise.

The show includes video projections of several masterpieces from the Louvre and British Museum, alongside contemporary art and photography. It is a subtle but vivid portrait of our common journey, connecting us with our individual search for control of the future and meaning.

 'Gilgamesh Contemporary' is a celebration of poetry and stories, intangible cultural heritage with intrinsic value and power as a source of hope for the future. It is also a tribute to nature as well as to ancient tangible heritage that has been destroyed by neglect or violence. A multisensorial poem and experience, its intention is to challenge social indifference towards the erasure of our natural and cultural tresors.

FEATURED GUESTS:

Ehsan Al-Emam: master oud player

Yen-Ching Lin: performance artist

with the participation of:

Layth Siddiq: classical music composer

Nick Horrell: music composer

DIRECTION & PRODUCTION:

Asmaa Alanbari

DATES:

Thur 12 May 2022: 6-7pm

Fri 13 May 2022: 6-7pm

Sat 14 May 2022: 5-6pm

Sat 14 May 2022: 7-8pm

Sun 15 May 2022: 3-4pm (children welcome )

Sun 15 May 2022: 5-6pm (children welcome)

VENUE :

The French Culture Institute of The UK

Les Salons -1st floor

17 Queensberry Place

London SW7 2DT

U: South Kensington

Entry requires the purchase of a timed ticket entry - Wheelchair accessible