From January 20 to February 6, London will host the inaugural Syrian Arts and Culture Festival which celebrates the diverse cultural achievements of the Syrian people and is a poignant reminder of the power of aesthetic political resistance.
Being resigned to a fate of exile can force even the most steadfast to a life of angst and loneliness. Yet, in these new surroundings, this newfound double consciousness can also foster new forms of conviviality, writes Dr Ammar Azzouz.
