Publications
The books below are based on the first-hand experiences of young people exploring the Middle East and showcase their artwork and photography. Expanding on themes such as Islam and studying other cultures, they are a strong visual addition to the classroom and offer a young person's perspective which their peers will more easily relate to.
Arabia Offscreen book | |
 | Due to be published at the beginning of June 2012, this inspiring book has been created by the young team who journeyed to Saudi Arabia in December 2011. Their photographs, artwork and writing tell the tale of contemporary Saudi, from the alleys of Jeddah's balad to the stunning Nabatean site Mada'in Saleh, carved into the desert rock. A strong visual addition to art classrooms, it will provide an unusual glimpse into a country rarely seen and experienced. Themes: include challenging stereotypes of the Kingdom, the burgeoning young creative scene, Hajj and pilgrimage Curriculum links: Art, Citizenship, PSHE and RE How to order: Email info@crossway-foundation.org or use the contact details at the bottom of this page |
Offscreen: Four Young Artists in the Middle East | |
 | The story of the original Offscreen trip - a year's journey by artists, writers and photographers on the eve of the Iraq war in 2002. The book charts their amazing journey through Turkey, Iran, Kurdish Iraq, UAE, Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt and finally Baghdad. Blasting apart stereotypes, learning nuances, their creative road-trip of collages, artwork, photographs and written snippets show an honest and unusual portrait of the region. Curriculum links: Art How to order: Email info@crossway-foundation.org or use the contact details at the bottom of this page |
