Juma Alhaj's 'Revelation' Opens at 421 Arts Campus in Abu Dhabi
Juma Alhaj, a UAE artist, is presenting his immersive installation called 'Revelation' at the 421 Arts Campus in Abu Dhabi. This exhibition, developed during the 2025 cycle of 421's Artistic Development Program, takes visitors on a reflective journey. Alhaj's work combines light, materials, and spatial elements to transform solitude into a space for focused thought. His style includes painting, installation, and sculpture, with an emphasis on journaling and gestural techniques. The inscriptions throughout the exhibit shift from clear to abstract on various surfaces, allowing language to express multiple interpretations. The experience ends in 'Hijr', a peaceful, dimly lit area with a striking water installation, encouraging deep reflection. 'Revelation' will run from October 4, 2026, to January 10, 2027.
Key facts
- Juma Alhaj is a UAE artist.
- The exhibition is titled 'Revelation'.
- It is presented at 421 Arts Campus in Abu Dhabi.
- The show was developed through the 2025 cycle of 421's Artistic Development Program.
- The installation incorporates light, material, inscription, and spatial experience.
- Alhaj works across painting, installation, sculpture, and text.
- The exhibition culminates in 'Hijr', a secluded, dimly lit environment with a monolithic water feature.
- The exhibition runs from 4 October 2026 until 10 January 2027.
Entities
Artists
- Juma Alhaj
Institutions
- 421 Arts Campus
- 421's Artistic Development Program
Locations
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates