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Ajlan Gharem: Paradise Has Many Gates

Monday June 11th, 2018

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Created to be used by community members to gather and exchange ideas, we have seen it come alive through the work of countless community partners and visitors since 2018. The artwork inspired collaborations and exhibitions, performances, poetry readings, prayers, dialogues, multicultural celebrations and school field trips. For many it was a surprising artwork in an unexpected place, but became a place of reflection, questions, exchange of ideas and connection.

The spirit of intercultural dialogue continues, and we are excited to be collaborating with other global partners to reinstall the artwork internationally, where it may continue to be activated as a catalyst for community engagement, difficult conversations, and connection.

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