Kevork Mourad's Imaginary Homeland at Galerie Tanit
Galerie Tanit presents Imaginary Homeland, a solo exhibition by Kevork Mourad featuring layered drawings on denim and linen that reimagine abandoned or transformed childhood homes in Syria. Inspired by historic structures in Aleppo, the works include depictions of a saint's pillar near Aleppo, 24 small color paintings on land cultivation, and installations on Mediterranean migrants and the birth of language. The artist states, 'Art holds a responsibility to document time.' The exhibition runs at Galerie Tanit.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled Imaginary Homeland by Kevork Mourad
- Works on denim and linen inspired by Aleppo, Syria
- Includes 24 small color paintings on planting and harvesting
- Two installations: one on Mediterranean migrants, one on language origins
- Artist quote: 'Art holds a responsibility to document time'
- Presented by Galerie Tanit
- Features a piece about a saint's pillar near Aleppo
- Materials marked by wear, labor, and tenderness
Entities
Artists
- Kevork Mourad
Institutions
- Galerie Tanit
Locations
- Aleppo
- Syria
- Mediterranean Sea