Sandow Birk: American Qur'an
Thursday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. | Hammer Museum
At a time when the United States was involved in two wars against Islamic nations, the artist Sandow Birk wanted to understand the Qur'an as it has always been intended: a universal message to humankind. To do so, he needed to comprehend what Islam's holiest book means to an American today—how the Qur'an relates to us, in this time. Birk transcribed the entire Qur’an, as done in centuries past, using traditional colors, inks, and formatting. He then set it against a backdrop of illustrations from everyday American life. Welcomed by the Muslim community, his newly published book American Qur'an unites two cultures with its transcendent power.
Thursday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Hammer Museum
Price Free
The Hammer Museum is located at the corner of Westwood and Wilshire Boulevards in Westwood Village.
Parking is available under the Museum.