Across Histories is a free monthly series centered on developing an ongoing critical discussion of artistic practices in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and their diasporas. Debuted at the Elizabeth Foundation Gallery in Manhattan in September 2008 and now housed at Brooklyn's Cabinet Magazine Space, Across Histories provides a compelling platform for artists, designers, curators and art critics to present and discuss their work, oeuvres, historical moments, theories, writings and exhibitions that have had the most impact on their professional practices. Past speakers include Shirin Neshat, Rania Matar, Murtaza Vali, Emily Jacir, Wafaa Bilal, Michael Rakowitz, Leeza Ahmady, Annabel Dou, Hakan Topal and others.