Cocoons: Between Earth and Heaven January 4, 2024 to January 14, 2024 Synopsis Creator: The Babylonian Presented by Ehab Lotayef In Collaboration with Teesri Duniya Theatre A gallery exhibition of visual art created in response to the ongoing and unrelenting genocide committed against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Cocoons depicted stories of death, pain, resilience, survival and ongoing violence through the Palestinian lived experience. The exhibit featured one large oil painting on canvas and ten Papier-mâché creations of children and rockets in various states of destruction. Two event nights presented poetry readings from Dipti Gupta, Ehab Lotayef, Chadia Kikondjo, Aladeen Tawfeek, and El Neylon. In addition, there were music performances by Lamia Yared (oud), and Maitreyi Muralidharan (violin). Prerna Nehta & Sean Ryan: Co-organizers Silk Road Institute: Financial Support Independent Jewish Voices: General support When January 4, 2024 - January 14, 2024 12:00 am