In March 2023, Hartwig Fischer, Director of the British Museum was joined by Syrian-born artist Issam Kourbaj to discuss his new book Dark Water, Burning World published to mark the 12th anniversary of the Syrian uprising.
This publication is based on the making and journey of his artwork Dark Water, Burning World (2016), with 16 essays by museum curators and other individuals who were inspired by his artwork.
It also introduces Precarious Passage (2016/2023), a limited-edition artwork based on Dark Water, Burning World (2016) and the British Museum publication A History of the World in 100 Objects (first published in 2010).
The book can be purchased here: www.britishmuseumshoponline.org/books/art-history/dark-water-burning-world.html
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This book launch was recorded on 20 March 2023 at the British Museum.
Image credit: Precarious Passage, Issam Kourbaj, 2016/2023 © The Trustees of the British Museum