Antonia Carver on Jameel Arts Centre's Role Amid Regional Conflict

Antonia Carver, director of the Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai, discusses the institution's function during periods of regional instability. She emphasizes its purpose as a site for solace and gathering. This reflection comes as Middle Eastern conflicts experience a fragile pause. The centre operates with a sense of urgency, akin to a war footing, highlighting the arts' active engagement in times of crisis. Carver's insights are part of a conversation published by Ocula, focusing on the cultural response to tensions involving Iran, the US, and Israel. The Jameel Arts Centre, under Art Jameel's umbrella, positions itself as a critical community space when geopolitical events unfold. The dialogue underscores the immediate and practical role cultural institutions can play beyond mere exhibition.