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Ghada Amer Discusses Gender and Embroidery at Abu Dhabi Art 2015

festival-fair · 2026-04-22

At the 2015 edition of Abu Dhabi Art, the fair featured an interview with artist Ghada Amer, who was born in Cairo. Her work frequently addresses themes of gender and sexuality, often realized through layered embroidered paintings. The Canvas platform conducted the interview, highlighting her practice within the context of the fair.

Key facts

  • Ghada Amer was interviewed at Abu Dhabi Art 2015.
  • The interview was conducted by Canvas.
  • Amer was born in Cairo.
  • Her work deals with gender and sexuality.
  • She uses layered embroidered paintings as a medium.
  • Abu Dhabi Art is an annual art fair.
  • The fair took place in 2015.
  • Canvas is a publication covering art in the Middle East.

Entities

Artists

  • Ghada Amer

Institutions

  • Canvas
  • Abu Dhabi Art

Locations

  • Cairo
  • Egypt
  • Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates

Sources