Mohammad Alfaraj's solo exhibition at Jameel Arts Centre explores memory and ecology in Al-Ahsa

Mohammad Alfaraj is showcasing his inaugural institutional solo exhibition, titled 'Seas are sweet, fish tears are salty,' at the Jameel Arts Centre located in Dubai. The artist, hailing from Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, investigates the connections between humans and non-humans through various mediums, including photography, film, sculpture, installation, and writing. Notable pieces feature 'Fossils of Knowledge' (2019–25), an outdoor display made of dried palm bark, and 'Fossils of Time: Al Ahsa Water Veins' (2025), a photographic collage. His ongoing film project, 'Glimpses of Now' (2015–present), captures life in Al-Ahsa. The exhibition's name is derived from one of his poems and includes works such as 'Don’t Touch My Tomato!' (2025) and 'Love is to Leave the Door to Your Garden Ajar' (2025). Alfaraj highlights the importance of listening to materials, aiming to inspire hope amidst ecological challenges.