"Breaking the Veils" is a unique and compelling international art exhibition showcasing 51 women artists from 21 Islamic countries. This exhibit is designed to challenge contemporary stereotypes about the lives of women in the Islamic world and celebrates their artistic contribution in shaping a rich, cultural heritage. Yale University's Council on Middle East Studies (CMES) is honored to host this groundbreaking exhibit from September 8, 2009 to December 11, 2009. The Council will be coordinating a number of lectures on the topic of women and the arts in the Middle East in fall 2009. Please check the CMES website (http://www.yale.edu/macmillan/cmes/) for more information about "Breaking the Veils" related programming.

Below is a video of an interview with Queen Rania of Jordan that mentions Breaking the Veils at Yale