poems to display, I enjoyed it very
much. Everything, every corner has
a story… the design, the images, the
calligraphy.
Tell our readers more about “The
Heart of the Place”…
“This special place called ‘The Heart’,
which is not yet open to the public
and I have intentionally kept it hidden.
I kept this place for the most important
woman in my life, my mother, Ousha
bint Hussein (1932 -1992).”
Are you planning on starting any new
projects in Dubai or expanding the
Women’s Museum itself?
“I’m planning both actually. The
Women’s Museum opened its doors a
year ago and through the interaction of
the visitors I feel that I can do more and
there is more work to be highlighted. It
will take time however because at the
moment I have many commitments.
I’m working on a short documentary film,
which I also directed and scripted. It’s a
story from real life and it incorporates my
feelings about the story, how it unfolds in
front of me.
I also finished a very important project,
the launch of four CDs with the poetry
Ousha bint Khalifa. The launch of the CDs
was accompanied by a big ceremony
highly appreciated by the community.
For the first time, I’ve managed to collect
more than 100 recordings of poetry with
Ousha bint Khalifa’s own voice, including
her own poetry and from other poets in
the Arab region. It took me more than
6 months to collect and prepare the
recordings, many of which were from the
1960’s and 1970’s. The booklet with the
CDs is now available at the Museum.”
Our new competition on page 21 gives
a chance for 4 lucky readers to win 5
free admission passes and gift shop
vouchers to the Women’s Museum.
23
