Set to take place from Jan. 27 to July 25, 2021, France’s The Institut du Monde Arabe’s next exhibition, “Divas,” will be a celebration of legendary Arab female artists in music and cinema. The exhibition will focus on the following leading ladies, to name a few, and will feature sparkling stage gowns, original photographs, movie posters and more.
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The Egyptian-born music icon Yolanda Gigliotti was a superstar singer who sold over 130 million records in more than ten different languages.Fairuz
Known as the “jewel of Lebanon,” the iconic singer has the ability to unite entire generations of Arabs with her music.Asmahan
A celebrated Syrian vocalist who quickly achieved stardom in Egypt during her adolescence.Bahiga Hafez
The screenwriter and actress is often cited as being one of the pioneering women in Egyptian cinema. Despite this, she was disinherited by her aristocratic family as working in cinema was seen as shameful at the time.Umm Kulthum
The legendary Egyptian musician, who passed away 45 years ago, is considered one of the greatest Arab musicians to have ever lived.Warda Al-Djazairia
Born Warda Fatouki in France to an Algerian father and Lebanese mother, the iconic singer was known for her patriotic Arabic-language songs.
