Khalil Rabah's 'What Is Not' at Sharjah Art Foundation
The Sharjah Art Foundation is featuring an exhibition titled 'What Is Not' by artist Khalil Rabah. This exhibition showcases works from the 1990s to the present, highlighting the role of cultural institutions in contexts of displacement. Curated by Hoor Al Qasimi, the exhibition includes significant initiatives such as the Palestinian Museum of Natural History and Humankind and the Riwaq Biennale, along with a new artwork named 'Collaborations: by in form.' The display delves into the political and social implications of artifacts, utilizing architectural approaches to enhance public perception. Support comes from Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'What Is Not' features works by Khalil Rabah from the 1990s to present.
- Curated by Sharjah Art Foundation Director Hoor Al Qasimi.
- Includes projects: Palestinian Museum of Natural History and Humankind, Riwaq Biennale, Scale Models, and new commission 'Collaborations: by in form'.
- Explores cultural institutions under states of emergency and displacement.
- Rabah's background in architecture influences his alternative vision.
- Supported by Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi.
- Exhibition held at Sharjah Art Foundation.
- Focuses on processes art practices undergo within international institutions.
Entities
Artists
- Khalil Rabah
Institutions
- Sharjah Art Foundation
- Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
- Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi
- Palestinian Museum of Natural History and Humankind
- Riwaq Biennale
Locations
- Sharjah
- United Arab Emirates