Next Chapter Edition 1 Unites 22 Artists Across Middle East
Curated by Sahar Seyedjafar, the founder of Iris Contemporary Space, Next Chapter Edition 1 debuts as a significant cultural renaissance event in the Middle East. This exhibition showcases the work of 22 artists representing 10 different nationalities, including Fereydoun Ave (Iran), Abdulrahim Sharif (Bahrain), and Mohammed Kazem (UAE), among others. The initiative fosters a connection between historical and modern contexts, delving into cultural origins and current issues through the collaboration of Iranian and Arab artists. Accompanying the event is a press release featuring Areen Hassan's piece 'Heavenly Loom' (2024, silkscreen and unraveling on silk fabric, 610 x 330 cm).
Key facts
- Next Chapter Edition 1 is curated by Sahar Seyedjafar, founder of Iris Contemporary Space.
- The exhibition features 22 artists from 10 nationalities across the Middle East.
- Participating artists include Fereydoun Ave, Abdulrahim Sharif, Mohammed Kazem, Nicky Nodjoumi, Najat Makki, and others.
- Artists hail from Iran, Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Palestine, and Syria/Armenia.
- The event aims to bridge past and present, exploring cultural roots and contemporary challenges.
- Areen Hassan's work 'Heavenly Loom' (2024) is featured, measuring 610 x 330 cm.
- The exhibition fosters dialogue between Iranian and Arab artists.
- Next Chapter Edition 1 is described as a cultural renaissance and a highlight of the year.
Entities
Artists
- Sahar Seyedjafar
- Fereydoun Ave
- Abdulrahim Sharif
- Mohammed Kazem
- Nicky Nodjoumi
- Najat Makki
- Behrang Samadzadegan
- Fahad Al Naymah
- Ghada Khunji
- Hussein Madi
- Hassan Al Meer
- Mohammed Al Shammarey
- Babak Etminani
- Maryam Al Homaid
- Ali Soltani
- Maryam Abedi
- Areen Hassan
- Tanya Azizi Asl
- Hiva Alizadeh
- Stephany Sanossian
- Fariba Boroufar
- Mona Jula
- Mohammad Mardi
Institutions
- Iris Contemporary Space
- Next Chapter Edition 1
- Canvas
Locations
- Middle East
- Iran
- Bahrain
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Lebanon
- Oman
- Iraq
- Qatar
- Palestine
- Syria
- Armenia