Huma Bhabha's Dialogue with Giacometti at Institut Giacometti
Huma Bhabha's exhibition, titled as a translation of a rubaiyat by Omar Khayyam, was held at the Institut Giacometti in Paris from February 6 to May 24, 2026. Born in Karachi in 1962 and now based in the US, Bhabha incorporates materials such as cork, clay, and bronze, creating pieces that engage in dialogue with the works of Alberto Giacometti. The exhibition's curator, Émilie Bouvard, proposed its title. Bhabha's artistic influences range from sci-fi and horror to ancient sculpture and geopolitics. She also showcased works in Venice for 'Turandot' during the Biennale.
Key facts
- Huma Bhabha's exhibition at Institut Giacometti ran from February 6 to May 24, 2026.
- The exhibition title is a translation of a rubaiyat by Omar Khayyam.
- Bhabha was born in Karachi in 1962 and is based in the US.
- She uses materials like cork, clay, bronze, polystyrene, and found objects.
- The show includes a dialogue with Alberto Giacometti's work.
- Bhabha also presented works in Venice for 'Turandot' during the Biennale.
- Curator Émilie Bouvard proposed the exhibition title.
- Bhabha cites influences from sci-fi, horror, ancient sculpture, and geopolitics.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Institut Giacometti
- Fondation Giacometti
- David Zwirner Gallery
- Barbican Art Gallery
- Barbican Centre
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Venice
- Italy
- Karachi
- Pakistan
- London
- United Kingdom