Ayyam Gallery Summer Group Show Explores Photography's Power
Ayyam Gallery is showcasing its summer exhibition, titled 'Lens & Light: Moments in Focus,' featuring diverse talents in contemporary photography. The lineup includes renowned artists such as Ammar al-Beik, Sama Alshaibi, and Huda Baydoun, among others. This exhibition explores the transformation of photography into a compelling art form that captures fleeting moments while engaging with societal and political themes. Notably, Rula Halawani's work 'For My Father' reflects on the Palestinian experience under occupation. Meanwhile, Huda Baydoun’s striking landscapes incorporate playful Mickey Mouse imagery to examine issues of immigration and identity, illustrating the medium's capacity for critical commentary.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Lens & Light: Moments in Focus' at Ayyam Gallery
- Features works by nine artists: Ammar al-Beik, Sama Alshaibi, Huda Baydoun, Majid Koorang Beheshti, Ammar Abd Rabbo, Faisal Samra, Rula Halawani, Nassouh Zaghlouleh, Tammam Azzam
- Photography originated from Greek meaning 'drawing with light'
- Rula Halawani's 'For My Father' series documents Israeli occupation of Palestine
- Ammar al-Beik's works address sociopolitical issues and human relationships
- Sama Alshaibi examines cultural displacement and interdependence
- Faisal Samra combines photography with performance
- Huda Beydoun uses monochromatic landscapes with Mickey Mouse silhouettes
Entities
Artists
- Ammar al-Beik
- Sama Alshaibi
- Huda Baydoun
- Majid Koorang Beheshti
- Ammar Abd Rabbo
- Faisal Samra
- Rula Halawani
- Nassouh Zaghlouleh
- Tammam Azzam
Institutions
- Ayyam Gallery