Sharjah Art Foundation presents over 60 works on Palestine
The Sharjah Art Foundation has launched an exhibition titled "In the Eyes of Our Present, We Hear Palestine" at the Old Al Dhaid Clinic & Arts Palace. This showcase features over 60 artworks created from the late 1950s to the present, addressing the complexities of the political climate, occupation, and human rights in Palestine, while also honoring Palestinian culture. Renowned artists contributing to this diverse collection include Basel Abbas, Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Adel Abidin, Ayreen Anastas, Rene Gabri, and Simone Fattal. Attendees can look forward to a variety of artistic expressions, including paintings, sculptures, installations, and video art.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Sharjah Art Foundation's Old Al Dhaid Clinic & Arts Palace
- Over 60 works from the Sharjah Art Foundation Collection
- Works span from late 1950s to present
- Artists from Palestine and neighboring countries
- Addresses occupation, political situation, human rights
- Celebrates Palestinian identity and heritage
- Includes paintings, sculptures, installations, videos
- Press release from Sharjah Art Foundation
Entities
Artists
- Basel Abbas
- Ruanne Abou-Rahme
- Adel Abidin
- Ayreen Anastas
- Rene Gabri
- Simone Fattal
- Tarek Al Ghoussein
- Shadi Habib Allah
- Hazem Harb
- Mona Hatoum
- Emily Jacir
- Najat Makki
- Jumana Manna
- Sille Storihle
- Rashid Masharawi
- Khalil Rabah
- Mario Rizzi
- Raeda Saadeh
- Mona Saudi
- Basma Al Sharif
- Nida Sinnokrot
- Sharif Waked
- Kamal Youssef
- Abdul Hay Mosallam Zarara
Institutions
- Sharjah Art Foundation
Locations
- Sharjah
- United Arab Emirates
- Old Al Dhaid Clinic
- Arts Palace