Dialogue Among Civilisations’ is an International exhibition of art and poetry.

Venue: Union 105
105 Chapeltown Road, Leeds LS7 3HY.
Opening Event:
12th May 2011
Thu, 6pm – 8pm
Opening times:
16th- 27th May 2011
Mon – Thu, 12 – 5pm

‘Dialogue Among Civilisations’ is an international collaboration between artists and poets from 35 countries, which was first exhibited in Leeds’ partner city Durban in South Africa during 2006 FIFA World Cup.

This project forms the basis for a new initiative by Art for Humanities in Durban, an organisation that aims to open a dialogue worldwide around issues of inequalities and prejudice. Through art they appeal for renewed commitment to tolerance, harmonious co-existence and human rights.

Blombos: We Are All South African – Bruce Rimell, 2009

The exhibition includes images and poems that focus on the themes of identity, land, object and belief. East Street Arts and Leeds City Council’s International Relations office have selected 15 works to be displayed at Union 105 this May including the contribution by Leeds and Durban participants.