Alserkal and Christie’s to Stage Marwan Exhibition in Dubai
From April 12 to 22, 2026, Alserkal Avenue in Dubai will host "Marwan: A Soul in Exile," a reimagined exhibit developed in collaboration with Christie’s. This showcase coincides with both Art Dubai and Alserkal Art Week, celebrating two decades since Christie’s held its inaugural auction of Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art in the city. The exhibition debuted at Christie’s London in early 2025, as part of a series focused on Arab art curated by Dr. Ridha Moumni. The Dubai presentation will explore Marwan's contributions as an educator at the Summer Academy in Amman between 1999 and 2003.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs 12–22 April 2026 at Concrete, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai.
- Coincides with Alserkal Art Week and Art Dubai.
- Marks 20th anniversary of Christie’s first Middle Eastern art auction in Dubai.
- Reimagined version of 'Marwan: A Soul in Exile' shown at Christie’s London in 2025.
- Exhibition initiated by Dr Ridha Moumni, chairman of Christie’s Middle East and Africa.
- Focuses on Marwan as teacher and cultural bridge, especially his work at Darat al Funun (1999–2003).
- Christie’s was first auction house with permanent Middle East presence.
- Alserkal Avenue is a key arts and culture hub in Dubai.
Entities
Artists
- Marwan Kassab Bachi
Institutions
- Alserkal
- Christie’s
- Concrete
- Alserkal Avenue
- Darat al Funun
Locations
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
- London
- United Kingdom
- Amman
- Jordan