Sharjah Art Foundation presents a Special Exhibition in Support of Palestine
More than 60 works from the Sharjah Art Foundation Collection will be on view in Al Dhaid, accompanied by programmes for community gathering. Hurry, the exhibition is closing soon!
Sharjah, UAE, April 5, 2024: In the eyes of our present, we hear Palestineforegrounds the unyielding creativity of artists who have dedicated their practice to informing, advocating and educating about the history of the conflict, the current political situation and issues of human rights in Palestine.
The exhibition, presented in consideration of the ongoing tragedy in Gaza, is part of Sharjah Art Foundation’s continuous support for Palestine and its people and testifies to the decades-long struggle for homeland and sovereignty in Palestine. While bearing witness to forced displacement and devastating loss, the works also celebrate the rich identity and heritage of Palestine, invoking a spirit of solidarity.
Situated in the Old Al Dhaid Clinic and Arts Palace (Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Palace) in Al Dhaid from 23 December 2023 to 14 April 2024, this special exhibition narrates the multifarious stories of the Palestinian people and their allies, opening up a space of encounter, learning and transformation.
More than 60 artworks featured in the exhibition, all part of the Sharjah Art Foundation Collection, are by artists from Palestine and its neighbouring countries. Together, these paintings, sculptures, installations and videos, spanning from the 1950s tothe present, offer a glimpse into the challenges and hopes of the Palestinian people.
Participating artists include Basel Abbas and RuanneAbou-Rahme, Adel Abidin, AyreenAnastas and Rene Gabri, Simone Fattal, Tarek Al Ghoussein, Shadi Habib Allah, HazemHarb, Mona Hatoum, Emily Jacir, NajatMakki, Jumana Manna and SilleStorihle, Rashid Masharawi, Khalil Rabah, Mario Rizzi, RaedaSaadeh, Mona Saudi, Basma Al Sharif, Nida Sinnokrot, Sharif Waked, Kamal Youssef and Abdul Hay Mosallam Zarara.
Communities in Sharjah and beyond are encouraged to organise programmes that show solidarity with Palestinians and host activities in the helipad theatre of the Old Al Dhaid Clinic and the majlis in Arts Palace.
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About Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Art Foundation is an advocate, catalyst and producer of contemporary art within the Emirate of Sharjah and the surrounding region, in dialogue with the international arts community. The Foundation advances an experimental and wide-ranging programmatic model that supports the production an presentation of contemporary art, preserves and celebrates the distinct culture of the region and encourages a shared understanding of the transformational role of art. The Foundation’s core initiatives include the long-running Sharjah Biennial, featuring contemporary artists from around the world; the annual March Meeting, a convening of international arts professionals and artists; grants and residencies for artists, curators and cultural producers; ambitious and experimental commissions and a range of travelling exhibitions and scholarly publications.
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