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Jacky Rowland

Based in London and Paris, Jacky Rowland is an actor, playwright and broadcaster who writes about art, theatre, music and culture. She is a former correspondent for the British Broadcasting Corporation and Aljazeera English.

Articles by this author

Silk Roads Exhibition Invites Viewers on Journeys of People, Objects and Ideas
Arts & Culture
An evocative soundscape envelops visitors as they enter the Silk Roads exhibition at the British Museum in London. Huge screens along one wall project images of landscapes and oceans, while visitors are invited to experience the scents of balsam, musk and incense contained in boxes around the exhibition.

On Their Own Terms
Arts & Culture
The United Kingdom is experiencing a surge in demand for contemporary art of African origin. For artists of the African diaspora, the UK represents a new arena in which to showcase their messages through unique techniques and mediums. Interest in their work follows mounting pressure on museums, universities and other institutions to “decolonize” their curricula and collections.