Sascha Crasnow

Global Contemporary Art Historian, specializing in SWANA and diaspora. Views my own. (she/her/hers)

[The Michigan Daily @michigandaily]

UPDATE: Several protestors who remained in the Ruthven Building after the dispersal warning have been ticketed by the police for trespassing. No known arrests have been made at this time. Some University bus routes have been impacted by the protest.

[Abdalhadi Alijla عبد الهادي العجلة @alijla2021]

THREAD 🧵Did you know that Gaza is home to hundreds of artists, both men and women? It is literally the city with the highest number of artists relative to its population. In this thread, I will introduce you to dozens of them. These Gazans are unbreakable, sensitive, and amazing people - true embodiments of resilience.

[Grad Employees' Org UMich @geo3550]

BREAKING: @Umich has arrested students occupying the administrative building for divestment from Israel. More info to come.

[Sascha Crasnow @SaschaCrasnow]

My review of “Women Defining Women” @LACMA is now live on @caavisual https://t.co/ZaUltjk7UE

[Sascha Crasnow @SaschaCrasnow]

@KRingelberg Truly. Wtf.

[Sascha Crasnow @SaschaCrasnow]

Armed SWAT at Ann Arbor Art Fair (wtf)

[UM Islamic Studies @umichGISC]

Are you a UM student looking for funding? Our applications are CURRENTLY open for undergrad & grads looking for funding for projects related to Islam, Muslim societies, and/or Black Islam. Apps are due April 29th. APPLY NOW:

https://t.co/b6E3UI5a4k
https://t.co/Hx48RdzTgG

[Khamseen Islamic Art History Online @TeamKhamseen]

During Ramadan, the concepts of halal and haram are especially important. Gain a deeper understanding with this worksheet by @SaschaCrasnow for Dr. Harry Munt's "Haram"! https://t.co/76TQfCxefI

#WorksheetWednesday
#KhamseenIslamicArt

[Khamseen Islamic Art History Online @TeamKhamseen]

It's another #WorksheetWednesday from @SaschaCrasnow! Dr. Yasemin Gencer @1920sTurkey reviews the first printed books of the Islamic World with us. If you fill in the worksheet on your computer, you can print out your worksheet, too! https://t.co/BUUOGW0Woo

#KhamseenIslamicArt

[Khamseen Islamic Art History Online @TeamKhamseen]

It's been awhile since we've had a #worksheetWednesday, and we have some new ones from Dr. @SaschaCrasnow! Let's review Farangi with Dr. Negar Habibi! https://t.co/skPxtnrldA
#Farangi
#NegarHabibi
#KhamseenIslamicArt

[UM Islamic Studies @umichGISC]

2 WEEKS AWAY: Join us for the book launch of Possible Histories: Arab Americans and the Queer Ecology of Peddling by Dr. Charlotte Karem Albrecht. Featuring a presentation with @CKaremAlbrecht in conversation with Dr. Nayan Shah (USC)
March 9th | 3 PM ET | https://t.co/nQ9KiOzfmS

[UM Islamic Studies @umichGISC]

Coming next week - "Sense of Self: Contemporary Islamic Art": A Talk & Q&A

Join @UmichRC for a conversation with Saba Taj, one of the contributing artists to the RC Gallery exhibition,

Tuesday, February 21st, at 5PM
3512 Haven Hall

[UM Islamic Studies @umichGISC]

We are proud to cosponsor this upcoming exhibit:

Sense of Self: The Islamic Contemporary

Curated by @SaschaCrasnow & opening this Friday 02/17 4-6pm at the @UmichRC Art Gallery (East Quad | 701 University Ave). The show will be on view until March 31st.

[Sascha Crasnow @SaschaCrasnow]

Thrilled to be included in this volume. Available for preorder now!

[Khamseen Islamic Art History Online @TeamKhamseen]

Islamic talismans are lot more intricate than a four-leaf clover. Carpe diem with Dr. Rachel Parikh's video and @saschacrasnow's new #worksheet! https://t.co/sLBBzw83uf

#Talisman
#Glossary
#KhamseenIslamicArt
#TeamKhamseen

[Lateral Journal @LateralJournal]

We're proud to announce support from @ssrc_org to develop a new research initiative, led by @rayelz. The Cultural Constructions of Race and Racism Research Collective (CcRrrC) will host a trans-regional network of media makers, scholars, and activists
https://t.co/bpNrmwrNcA

[Khamseen Islamic Art History Online @TeamKhamseen]

Navigate your way through illustrated histories of the Ottoman Empire (courtesy of Dr. Emine Fetvacı @emine_fetvaci) with a new #worksheet from @saschacrasnow! https://t.co/T0ea7Evu96

#Ottomans
#KhamseenIslamicArt
#TeamKhamseen

[Khamseen Islamic Art History Online @TeamKhamseen]

Educators rejoice! We have a string of new worksheets coming out from @Saschacrasnow, starting with #mihrab, by Dr. Yasemin Gencer @1920sTurkey! https://t.co/C3PxkKvsR9

#Worksheet
#KhamseenIslamicArt
#TeamKhamseen