Alia Farid Solo Exhibition at Canvas
Canvas is hosting a solo exhibition featuring the work of Alia Farid, an artist acclaimed for her diverse artistic practices, which include writing, drawing, film, and sculpture. Farid’s artwork highlights marginalized narratives, particularly the environmental destruction in southern Iraq and the effects on displaced populations. Additionally, she explores the lesser-known experiences of Arab and South Asian migration to regions like Latin America and the Caribbean, while also addressing the connections between solidarity movements for Palestinians and Puerto Ricans. This exhibition aims to amplify voices often silenced in the broader discourse.
Key facts
- Alia Farid's practice includes writing, drawing, film, and sculpture.
- Her work addresses ecological devastation in southern Iraq.
- She explores forced displacement of people in southern Iraq.
- Farid highlights under-told histories of Arab and South Asian migration to Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Her work engages with the intersectional Palestinian–Puerto Rican solidarity movement.
- The exhibition is hosted by Canvas.
- The exhibition is a solo show.
- Farid's work gives visibility to narratives obscured by hegemonic power.
Entities
Artists
- Alia Farid
Institutions
- Canvas