For a high-quality image by the artist Mel Rosenthal go to:
http:// www.webster.edu/maygallery/images/rosenthal2.jpg

What/Who:

“The Arab Americans: American by Choice” is featured at Webster University’s May Gallery. The photos in this exhibition are a part of an ongoing documentary exploration describing the experiences of Americans whose lineage can be traced to the Arabic speaking countries. Since 1992, Mel Rosenthal has been making photographs revealing the significant diversity of the Arab-American communities around the United States. Rosenthal explores the notion that Arab-Americans are often misunderstood and misrepresented in American popular culture and politics. Americans who share the leading legacy of the Arabic language actually represent 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa and at least three religions.

When:

March 7-March 28, 2008

Opening reception Friday, March 7, 5–7 p.m.

Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Where:

May Photography Gallery
Sverdrup Building, Webster University
8300 Big Bend Blvd., 2nd Floor, West Wing

Cost:

Free and open to the public

More Info:

Call 961-2660, ext. 7673, or visit the website at www.webster.edu/ maygallery

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