New ‘House of Wisdom’ Celebrates Sharjah as UNESCO World Book Capital 2019
The Scroll by Gerry Judah outside the House of Wisdom, celebrating WorldBook Year in Sharjah. (Courtesy Foster + Partners)

New ‘House of Wisdom’ Celebrates Sharjah as UNESCO World Book Capital 2019

Sharjah, this year’s UNESCO World Book Capital, unveiled “The Scroll,” a new piece of public art by British sculptor Gerry Judah, as well as designs for the new House of Wisdom – an iconic library and cultural center. Both projects are being developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq).

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