Caravan - The Bridge

11 January 2015
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Press Release 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
2015 CARAVAN EXHIBITION OF VISUAL ART 
An unparalleled gathering of premier and emerging artists focusing on 
what they hold in common through their cultures and creeds: Christian, Muslim and Jewish 

8 January 2015 (Paris, France / Cairo, Egypt / Chicago, USA) 
Following the recent tragedy in Paris and In the midst of the increasing chasm of discord and 
misunderstanding that exists between the Middle East and the West, and between Christians, 
Muslims and Jews, the 7th CARAVAN Exhibition of Visual Art titled The Bridge will open in Paris, 
France at the historic Church of Saint Germain des Prés in the Latin Quarter, the oldest church 
in Paris, during the first week of February 2015 to commemorate the United Nations World 
Interfaith Harmony Week. 

Through the founding sponsorship of SODIC from Egypt, The Bridge is an East-West traveling 
art exhibition organized and curated by CARAVAN, an inter-religious and intercultural peacebuilding 
NGO. It showcases the work of 47 premier contemporary visual artists of Arab, Persian 
and Jewish backgrounds. As a multi-religious group, the artists are making the case for using 
that which we have in common as the foundation for the future of our world. 

The Bridge will open on February 2, 2015 with a month-long exhibition in Paris, France and will 
then travel throughout Europe, to Egypt and the United States, and will be held in a variety of 
venues (cathedrals, museums, galleries, interfaith centers, etc) before closing in 2016. 

As the exhibition travels, it takes with it a fundamental message of intercultural and interreligious 
harmony and provides a link not only within communities but also between 
communities. The Bridge serves as a common starting point on which to build, toward seeing 
the development of a world that inherently respects and honors cultural and religious diversity, 
living and working together in harmony. 

The Bridge exhibition involves a diverse range of Arab, Persian and Jewish visual artists. 
Participating artists include women and men, from premier contemporary artists to emerging 
younger artists, from the three primary monotheistic faith backgrounds and 13 countries. Each 
artist has submitted one original work (done specifically for the exhibition) addressing the theme 
“The Bridge,” focusing on what they hold in common through their cultures and creeds, 
illustrating their ideas of how to build bridges between us all. 

The Bridge is co-curated by CARAVAN Founder/President, Rev. Paul-Gordon Chandler and 
noted artist, Lilianne Milgrom. 

THE BRIDGE: 2015 CARAVAN Exhibition of Visual Art / Paris: 2-28 February, 2015 
Church of Saint Germain des Pres (dans La Chapelle Saint Symphorien) 
3, place Saint Germain des Prés, VI, Paris, France (www.eglise-sgp.org

Opening hours: 
Monday through Friday: 17h00 to 20h00 
Saturday and Sunday: 12h00 to 20h00 

Website: www.oncaravan.org 
Facebook—visit us at: CARAVAN Arts 
Twitter: @oncaravanarts 
For more information, interviews or photos, please email: [email protected] 

About CARAVAN 
CARAVAN, which originated out of Cairo, Egypt, is an international humanitarian arts NGO that 
focuses on building bridges through the arts between the creeds and cultures of the Middle East 
and West. CARAVAN’s experience has shown that the Arts can serve as one of the most 
effective mediums to enhance understanding, bring about respect, enable sharing, and deepen 
friendship between those of different faiths and cultures. One of the flagship initiatives of 
CARAVAN is the globally recognized interfaith CARAVAN Exhibition of Visual Art, a unique arts 
initiative that brings together many of the Middle East’s and West’s premier and emerging 
artists.