Author
Jacky Rowland
Based in London and Paris, Jacky Rowland is an actor, playwright and broadcaster who writes about art, theatre, music and culture. She is a former correspondent for the British Broadcasting Corporation and Aljazeera English.
Articles by this author
Arab Immigration and the French Art Scene
Arts
While France is rediscovering its relationship with Arab artists of the 20th century, the latest generation of French Arab contributors to the country’s world-class art scene is exploring their own sense of identity.
Silk Roads Exhibition Invites Viewers on Journeys of People, Objects and Ideas
Arts
An evocative soundscape envelops visitors as they enter the Silk Roads exhibition at the British Museum in London. Huge screens along one wall project images of landscapes and oceans, while visitors are invited to experience the scents of balsam, musk and incense contained in boxes around the exhibition.
On Their Own Terms
Arts
The United Kingdom is experiencing a surge in demand for contemporary art of African origin. For artists of the African diaspora, the UK represents a new arena in which to showcase their messages through unique techniques and mediums. Interest in their work follows mounting pressure on museums, universities and other institutions to “decolonize” their curricula and collections.