This remarkably symmetrical carpet mosaic, weighing 2.5 tons, measuring 9 x 2.30 meters, and dating from the Byzantine century A.D., was installed in the main entrance hall of the Headquarters building. Mr. M. Jeddi, Under-Secretary for Agriculture, is shown making a presentation speech on behalf of the Tunisian Government, with Mr. Sauvé on his right and Dr. Sen on his left. © FAO Library
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L’art comme outil du soft power : dons des Etats de la région MENA aux organisations internationales
21 February 2025
EHESS, Paris, France and Zoom
Public lecture as part of the ARVIMM seminar, EHESS, Paris, 3–5 pm
As part of the ARVIMM seminar, we are pleased to invite you to an exclusive session with Silvia Naef and Joan Grandjean. Together, they will explore a fascinating and under-studied aspect of international relations: the gifts of artworks from MENA states to international organizations.
These gifts, which include modern artworks, archaeological replicas, and objects of Islamic art, go far beyond simple cultural diplomacy. They represent a form of soft power, where art becomes a means for these countries to shape their image and influence on the international stage.
