Words and Pictures from the Middle East
Wilfred Thesiger died the summer of 2003, the same year I moved to Damascus, I remember hearing the news on the BBC World Service while living in one up one down hovel in the Old City. For those familiar with his life and work its probably no great surprise that his was a source of…
Read MoreDid I have any weapons? Well, now there’s a funny story I thought. The truthful answer was yes I did
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Read MoreMy work focusing on the art of Belly Dance will be exhibited at Galatea Art Gallery on Tuesday Oct 14th and I would love for you all to come-the opening is at 6pm. I would also really appreciate you sharing this invitation with your friends who may be interested-thank you. Also anyone in Istanbul who…
Read MoreFollowing on from the previous post I would just like to draw attention to the wonderfully talented dancer Hale Sultan. An award winning Turkish Belly Dancer that has performed around the world is available to share her exceptional talent with students in Istanbul. For anybody interested in Belly Dance classes, workshops or performances please visit…
Read MoreFrom the Streets of Istanbul series of prints. For those that know Istanbul and its famous thoroughfare the sound of competing buskers is as much of an attraction as the toy town tram, I am sure we all have our own favorite but this lady and her side-kick accordion player must surely rank amongst the…
Read MoreArabian heights: Gorillaz stage historic gig in Syria The biggest western act to play Damascus, Damon Albarn’s band avoid Glastonbury mistakes for a rapturous welcome
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John Wreford Photographer 