Salon Al-Mahjar, صالون المهجر
Salon Al-Mahjar is an open mic for immigrant queer, trans, and allied artists, actors, activists, writers, storytellers, dancers, singers, musicians, poets, feminists, thinkers, teachers, and historians from Central & West Asia and North Africa.
We gather to celebrate each other’s voices, exchange ideas, engage in each other’s passions, counteract censorship, promote and support each other, give and receive constructive feedback, and challenge what may be considered inappropriate "ayb" عيب or forbidden "haram" حرام.
Along with Hannah Goldman, Sivan curated Salon 8, in which we honored Jewish artists who create culture in Central & West Asia, North Africa, and in diaspora. We uplifted Jewish voices, and allies who investigate shared histories. How did Jewish artists create culture in these regions and in diaspora? And how did the cultures around them shape their Jewishness? The salon was a celebration of works-in-progress, food, tea, and conversation.
Salon Al-Mahjar was created by @theLebaneseMafia