Tonight we will be joined by the "rock star of Saudi contemporary art" Abdulnasser Gharem, an artist and lieutenant colonel in the Saudi army, he will be discussing how he balances these two professions in Saudi Arabia.
Screenings in the week ahead include Danfung Dennis' Hell and Back Again, a cinematic revolution in documentation. With unrivalled artistry, immediacy and intimacy it follows U.S Marine Sgt. Nathan Harris at home and in active service.
This year has seen tumultuous change across the Middle East and at the Royal Institution next week we will be discussing the reaction of Israel and its people to the events taking place across the region.
Also next week with a panel of front line journalists and news executives we will be discussing the reporting of the conflict in Libya.
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