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.
Independent Space
Independent Space
Venue
Jordan River Foundation Showroom
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
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Jordan River Foundation (JRF) is a Jordanian non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1995 and chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah. JRF exhibits the handicraft works of women from three different projects under its larger handicrafts umbrella at the JRF showroom.
Independent Space
Independent Space

Wild Jordan Center

Creative Space
Venue
Wild Jordan Center
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
-
The Wild Jordan Center, which has a magnificent location overlooking the old city of Amman, the Citadel and the huge Jordanian flag, is owned by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN). Using a people-centered approach to protecting nature, RSCN has developed business ventures using the natural assets of protected areas to create sustainable economic and social benefits for local communities.
Exhibition
Independent Space

Works and Methodologies

Rand El Haj Hasan and Flaÿou
Venue
Rand El Haj Hasan's Studio
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
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This exhibition displays the works and working methodologies of the studio's designer, Rand El Haj Hasan, and her guests from Flaÿou​ the multidisciplinary design studio based in Tunis. Flaÿou, consisting of Hella El Khiari and Thomas Egoumenides, is dedicated to object, graphic and environmental design and is focused on the joyful exploration of non-conformist ideas.
Exhibition
Independent Space

Inverse

Georgia Hill
Venue
Jacaranda Images
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
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Join Australian illustrator and artist Georgia Hill in her first international solo exhibition, 'Inverse', as she further develops her current practice of hand-generated distortion and experimentation of letterforms.
Exhibition
Independent Space

Prototype 1

Laith Demashqieh and Sahel Al Hiyari
Venue
Turbo
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
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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
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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
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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.
Workshop
Independent Space

Food Diversions

Rand El Haj Hasan and Flaÿou
Venue
Rand El Haj Hasan's Studio
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
9 September 2016
Time
-
Food Diversions is a visionary laboratory where design defines the aspect and tastes on your plate. The Food Diversions team invite participants to join them at the meeting point between micro-architecture, temporary design and detail cuisine. The objective is to compare the dish made with the realization of an architectural model.
Workshop
Venue
Raghadan Tourist Terminal
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
9 September 2016
Time
-
This workshop is open to all, and provides a learning experience in embroidery and upcycling, where participants learn the creative process behind {Kees Chic} and produce chic handmade coasters following the Islamic Pattern.