Al Najjar Brothers Present 'Symbiotic: Hyperreal' at NYUAD Project Space
The NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery's Project Space opens 'Symbiotic: Hyperreal' on June 1, 2023, featuring Emirati brothers Talal and Ziad Al Najjar. Curated by Tala Nassar, the exhibition runs through June 14 and explores hyperreality, dualities of tradition and modernity in the UAE, and the impact of algorithms and AI on perception. Talal's work recontextualizes historical material through a counter-futurist lens, as in his 'NauseaScape' video series using VR tours of Sharjah's archaeological sites. Ziad's 'Ameba' video manipulates nature scenes to abstract the environment. The brothers maintain distinct practices while addressing their upbringing in Dubai and Emirati heritage.
Key facts
- Exhibition opens June 1, 2023 at 5:30pm at NYUAD Project Space
- Runs from June 1 to June 14, 2023
- Features Emirati artists Talal Al Najjar and Ziad Al Najjar
- Curated by Tala Nassar, Associate Manager of Curatorial Projects at NYUAD Art Gallery
- Exhibition title 'Symbiotic: Hyperreal' references dualities of brotherhood, cultures, and tradition vs. modernity
- Talal Al Najjar's 'NauseaScape' video series uses VR tours of Sharjah archaeological sites
- Ziad Al Najjar's 'Ameba' video replicates and manipulates nature scenes
- Nassar notes the works create a sense of being watched, reflecting reality mediated by algorithms and AI
Entities
Artists
- Talal Al Najjar
- Ziad Al Najjar
- Tala Nassar
Institutions
- NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery
- The Project Space
Locations
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
- Dubai
- Sharjah