Halal Metropolis Exhibition Opening Reception

Halal Metropolis is a travelling series of exhibitions by artist Osman Khan, photographer Razi Jafri, & historian Sally Howell, that explores the facts, fictions and imaginaries of the Muslim population(s) in Detroit and Southeast Michigan as viewed through historical/archival research, documentation of current conditions, and explorations of future desires. The UM- Dearborn installation in the Stamelos Gallery Center will highlight the role that food, fashion, and holiday celebrations have played in augmenting Muslim visibility in the region. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided Special music by fifteen percussionists from the Maples Maples Drum Ensemble from Maples Elementary.