Noor Al Suwaidi's First US Solo Show 'Divine Chaos' Opens at Aicon Contemporary
Aicon Contemporary in New York is currently featuring 'Divine Chaos', which is the first solo exhibition in the U.S. by Emirati artist and curator Noor Al Suwaidi. This showcase presents a new series that examines the relationship between what we can touch and what we can’t, along with the contrasts between desire, dreams, and reality. Al Suwaidi employs collage and color blending techniques to highlight the links between humanity and nature. Born in 1981 in Abu Dhabi, she has over two decades of exhibition experience in cities like London and Berlin. With a Master's in curating from Kingston University and a Bachelor's in Studio Art from American University, she previously managed VIP relations at Abu Dhabi Art from 2018 to 2022. Aicon Contemporary, founded in 2019, aims to elevate underrepresented communities in New York and has participated in events like Abu Dhabi Art and Art Dubai.
Key facts
- Noor Al Suwaidi's first US solo exhibition 'Divine Chaos' at Aicon Contemporary.
- Exhibition explores material/immaterial, touch/desire, reality/dreams.
- Al Suwaidi uses collage, melding, mixing, contrasting color.
- Artist born 1981 in Abu Dhabi, UAE; career over 20 years.
- Exhibited in London, Berlin, Istanbul, Kuwait, Washington, D.C., UAE.
- Master's in curating contemporary design from Kingston University; Bachelor's in Studio Art from American University.
- Worked at Abu Dhabi Art as VIP relations head (2018-2022).
- Works in Barjeel Art Foundation, Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nayhan collection.
Entities
Artists
- Noor Al Suwaidi
Institutions
- Aicon Contemporary
- Barjeel Art Foundation
- Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation
- Abu Dhabi Art
- Kingston University
- American University
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Abu Dhabi
- UAE
- London
- Berlin
- Istanbul
- Kuwait
- Washington, D.C.
- Sharjah