An Invitation for a Photography Exhibition of

The Negev Bedouins in Israel

Displaying the work of Bedouin children from Alazazma School at Wadi Elnea'am

And the work of the photo-journalist Liza Hamlyn

Coordination - Prof. Avner Ben-Amos

Production - Mira Glover

Curator - Irit Katz Feigis

Opening night - Wednesday 26th May 2010, 7.30pm at Spiro Ark Centre

25-26 Enford Street, Marylebone, London, W1H 1DW

Visiting times: Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm

Displayed until June 6th 2010

The children's photographs reflect their own perspectives on their everyday life.

These photos are the product of an on-going project of visual literacy conducted by Ilan Molcho,

a graphic artist whose voluntary work guided a series of photography workshops organized by the

Negev Coexistence Forum for Civil Equality.

Spending four years in the Negev, Liza Hamlyn spent many hours speaking to, and getting to know

women from the Bedouin towns and villages. Attaining the trust of women in this highly isolated

society has enabled Liza gain first-hand experience of their culture, capturing it in photos

On the opening night, Prof. Avner Ben-Amos from Tel-Aviv University and the Negev Coexistence

Forum will talk about Bedouin history and society and Liza Hamlyin will talk about her personal

experience shared with Bedouin women which formed the basis for her current work

Photographer: Ahlam Alawsi, 14

Wadi Elnea'am Unrecognized Village