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Balqis Al Rashed Discusses 'Norms of Life' Performance at Alserkal Avenue

artist · 2026-04-22

Balqis Al Rashed, resident artist at Alserkal Avenue's summer cycle, discusses her performance 'Norms of Life' (2019) in a studio visit. The work explores themes of life, death, and the liminal space between them. Additional footage was provided by the artist and Alserkal Avenue. Photography by Kathleen Hoare (Seeing Things).

Key facts

  • Balqis Al Rashed is a resident artist at Alserkal Avenue's summer cycle.
  • The performance is titled 'Norms of Life' (2019).
  • The performance deliberates on life, death, and the limbo-like in-between.
  • Additional footage courtesy of the artist and Alserkal Avenue.
  • Photography by Kathleen Hoare (Seeing Things).

Entities

Artists

  • Balqis Al Rashed
  • Kathleen Hoare

Institutions

  • Alserkal Avenue
  • Canvas

Locations

  • Alserkal Avenue
  • Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates

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