BLIND DATE 2.0 Brings Five Young Female Artists to Sfeir-Semler Beirut
The Sfeir-Semler Gallery in Beirut has unveiled the second iteration of its group exhibition, BLIND DATE, which follows the inaugural event held in 2017. This exhibition showcases the work of five emerging female artists linked to the Arab-speaking community. Alia Farid (b. 1985, Kuwait City) features the film 'Chibayish' (2023) alongside tapestries that delve into themes of migration and solidarity. Daniele Genadry (b. 1980, Baltimore) employs pointillist techniques to craft luminous monochrome landscapes. Tala Worrell (b. 1991, New York) utilizes chia seeds and flour in her abstract paintings to convey personal emotions. Bayan Kiwan (b. 1995, Amman) examines women's intimacy through her figurative art. Farah Al Qasimi (b. 1991, Abu Dhabi) presents an installation inspired by 'The Little Mermaid,' critiquing consumerism and environmental threats. The exhibition is located in Karantina, Beirut, Lebanon.
Key facts
- BLIND DATE 2.0 is a group exhibition at Sfeir-Semler Gallery Beirut, following a first edition in 2017.
- The five invited artists are all young female artists with ties to the Arab-speaking world.
- Alia Farid's film 'Chibayish' (2023) is set at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
- Farid's tapestries are embroidered by women in Southern Iraq using traditional techniques.
- Daniele Genadry uses pointillist technique in pastel and neon colors for overexposed landscapes.
- Tala Worrell incorporates materials like chia seeds and flour into her abstract paintings.
- Bayan Kiwan produces a daily series of small paintings called 'Necks'.
- Farah Al Qasimi's installation draws on the 1975 Japanese film version of 'The Little Mermaid'.
Entities
Artists
- Alia Farid
- Daniele Genadry
- Tala Worrell
- Bayan Kiwan
- Farah Al Qasimi
Institutions
- Sfeir-Semler Gallery
- Sfeir-Semler Gallery Beirut
- Sfeir-Semler Gallery Hamburg
Locations
- Beirut
- Lebanon
- Kuwait City
- Kuwait
- Puerto Rico
- Baltimore
- USA
- Paris
- France
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Abu Dhabi
- UAE
- Amman
- Jordan
- Karantina
- Tigris River
- Euphrates River
- Iraq
- Latin America
- Caribbean
- Gulf States