ABRC SOUTHBANK LECTURE BY ELIF SHAFAK
Join the Anti-Brainrot Club (ABRC) for an exclusive opportunity to attend a captivating lecture by the bestselling author Elif Shafak, known for her acclaimed work The Forty Rules of Love, at the Royal Festival Hall! This marks the Inaugural Counterpoints Lecture and is part of Refugee Week 2026.
Elif Shafak, an award-winning British-Turkish novelist whose works have been translated into 55 languages, will reflect on the profound connection between creativity and courage. She will explore how creativity can pave the way for belonging, imagination, and collaboration during challenging times characterized by conflict and political division.
Drawing inspiration from Edward Said's concept of the ‘counterpoint’ perspective, Shafak considers how artists from war-affected regions can offer essential insights and innovative ways to see, question, and imagine.
This event is ideal for those looking to connect with like-minded individuals and deepen their understanding of creativity’s crucial role in overcoming adversity!
Royal Festival Hall
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