Shadi Al-Atallah's 'COBRA' at Elizabeth Xi Bauer
The Elizabeth Xi Bauer Gallery in Deptford, London, is hosting 'COBRA,' an exhibition by Shadi Al-Atallah, a Saudi artist based in London. This showcase signifies a transition from traditional painting to an immersive installation format, incorporating two large video projections on fabric, along with sculptural elements and acrylic artworks. The video content utilizes archival material featuring queer men and transfeminine individuals in Saudi Arabia captured in dance, gathered from digital archives. The exhibition's title honors the online pseudonym of an individual featured in the footage. It seeks to revive overlooked queer narratives, emphasizing themes of haunting and temporal dislocation. Curated by Maria do Carmo M. P. de Pontes, the exhibition is set for 2025.
Key facts
- Shadi Al-Atallah is a London-based Saudi artist.
- Exhibition titled 'COBRA' at Elizabeth Xi Bauer Gallery.
- Gallery located in Deptford, London.
- Exhibition includes video projections, sculptural objects, and paintings.
- Video footage shows queer men and transfeminine people dancing in Saudi Arabia.
- Title 'COBRA' is the online alias of a deceased person in the footage.
- Curated by Maria do Carmo M. P. de Pontes.
- Exhibition takes place in 2025.
Entities
Artists
- Shadi Al-Atallah
- Maria do Carmo M. P. de Pontes
Institutions
- Elizabeth Xi Bauer Gallery
Locations
- London
- Deptford
- Saudi Arabia