Lisson Gallery's 'Finding My Blue Sky' Maps London's Emotional Geography Through Immigrant Perspectives
At Lisson Gallery, Dr. Omar Kholeif showcases 'Finding My Blue Sky,' which will be on display until 26 July. This exhibition includes more than 20 artists, such as Huguette Caland, Simone Fattal, and Michael Rakowitz, and acts as a tribute to London in response to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's immigration policy announced on 12 May. The event features uncovered windows to connect with the vibrant community of Edgware Road. Highlights include Lawrence Abu Hamdan's 'Air Conditioning' (2022), Lubaina Himid's murals, Anuar Khalifi's triptych 'Aqiqah or aqeeqah' (2024), and Hrair Sarkissian's photo series 'La Peun' (2025). The exhibition showcases over 60 percent female artists, focusing on corporeal themes and speculative practices.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Finding My Blue Sky' runs until 26 July at Lisson Gallery
- Curated by Dr Omar Kholeif as a love letter to London
- Features over 20 artists including Huguette Caland, Simone Fattal, Michael Rakowitz
- More than 60% of participating artists are women
- Located in Edgware Road area of northwest London with uncovered windows
- Includes Lawrence Abu Hamdan's 'Air Conditioning' (2022) about Lebanese airspace violations
- Arabic title translates to 'What is the World that you Dream of?'
- Responds to UK immigration policy changes announced 12 May by Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Entities
Artists
- Dr Omar Kholeif
- Huguette Caland
- Simone Fattal
- Michael Rakowitz
- Barbara Walker
- Anuar Khalifi
- Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian
- Celia Hempton
- Lawrence Abu Hamdan
- Lubaina Himid
- Saloua Raouda Choucair
- Luísa Correia Pereira
- Hrair Sarkissian
Institutions
- Lisson Gallery
- Canvas
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Edgware Road
- Lebanon
- England
- Africa