Exhibition

The Crafts District

Curated by Dina Haddadin
Venue
Raghadan Tourist Terminal
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
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The Raghadan Tourist Terminal transforms into a social space exploring the importance of craft in issues of empowerment, self-expression and storytelling. Curated by architect Dina Haddadin, this exhibition offers a holistic link between culture, heritage and contemporary craft through a series of pop-up shops, demonstration booths, design installations and a local food component.
Culture & Food
Venue
Raghadan Tourist Terminal
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
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To support local talent, Amman Design Week has prepared an exciting entertainment schedule offering live performances featuring local musicians and tunes featuring various local talents who will be performing as part of the social space created for the Crafts District.
Installation
Independent Space

Reactive Spaces Global Landscape

DI Lab: Racha Tarazi and Patrick Schot
Venue
Zara Center
Location
Wadi Saqra
Date
1, 4 - 8 September 2016
Time
-
The installation is a window display of a mechanically driven geometrical sculpture that can be reconfigured and designed by members of the audience’s hand movements. It is a playful installation, simply empowering the audience with the power of design through seamless technology.
Independent Space
Independent Space

Badr Adduja

Creative Space
Venue
Badr Adduja
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
1, 3 - 8 September 2016
Time
-
An award-winning source for authentic upcycled furniture, home accessories, clothing and jewelry creations, Badr Adduja cultivates the talents of over 60 craftspeople, ensuring them stability of income while putting their skills towards preserving the richness of Arabian folklore and heritage.
Exhibition
Independent Space

Prototype 1

Laith Demashqieh and Sahel Al Hiyari
Venue
Turbo
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
-
An exhibition of the first prototypes of Sahel Al Hiyari's product design and Laith Demashqieh's drawings. It represents ‘work in progress’ and the potential of looking at product design not as a finished form.
Exhibition
Independent Space

Constellations

Mamdouh Bisharat, Sami Haven, Abeer Seikaly
Venue
Duke's Design Center
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
-
When objects align themselves in specific patterns to form constellations, they affect one another in an exchange that releases nuances of meanings and experiences. This exhibition curated by Sahel Al Hiyari transforms the works of Mamdouh Bisharat, Abeer Seikaly, and Sami Haven to engage with the space and the city.
Independent Space
Independent Space

The Secret of Eternal Life is in Giving

In memory of the late Ali Maher
Venue
The Duke's Diwan
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
-
Ali Maher was a key artist, architect, teacher, and cultural icon in Amman. He was a bridge between all incoming students and visitors, highlighting the interesting sights within Amman as well as across the Kingdom. In memory of the third anniversary of his passing, this exhibition is a reflection of Maher’s generosity, presenting a series of drawings and sketches which he gave away on the spot to whomever was around him.
Culture & Food
Venue
Raghadan Tourist Terminal
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
-
Food makers cook on site from scratch, bringing people closer to the process and the craft of food preparation, highlighting their cultural identity.
Exhibition
Independent Space

JO Grad Show

Organized by the Applied Science University
Venue
Zara Center
Location
Wadi Saqra
Date
5 - 8 September 2016
Time
-
Celebrating the remarkable work of this year’s graduating class, the first JO Grad Show is a local exhibition of students graduating with degrees in Graphic Design and Interior Design from Jordanian universities.