Talk Sibylle Omlin on the work of Raed Ibrahim

Tuesday, 26.1.2010
Sibylle Omlin is a critic in residence at the Darat through the Prohelvetia program. Omlin has published books and articles on contemporary art with a concentration on performance, new media, conceptual art and politically engaged art.

The State of Ishmael : Jus sanguinis
by Raed Ibrahim (Jordan)

The 13th of August 2009 marked the declaration of the founding of the State of Ishmael on the canton of Aargau. The ceremony to proclaim independence was held in Aarau City's church square, currently known as Ishmael City. During the ceremony, the letter of declaration was publicly announced and a presentation of the historical artifacts, confirming the legacy of the people of Ishmael were on display. The land of Ishmael is the birthplace of the Ishmaeli people. Here they first attained to statehood, created cultural values of national and universal significance and gave the world the eternal "Book of Testimonials." After being forcibly exiled from their land, the people of Ishmael kept faith throughout their dispersion and never ceased to pray in the hope of freedom and return. The installation at the laboratory of Darat al Funun includes the Declaration, archaeological assets and publications, documentary films, as well as applications for citizenship to the State of Ishmael.

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