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Sharjah Biennial 12 Opens Across Multiple Venues

festival-fair · 2026-04-24

The 12th Sharjah Biennial, curated by Yuko Hasegawa, opened on March 5, 2015, across various locations in Sharjah, running until June 5, 2015. The previous edition, also curated by Hasegawa, was highly acclaimed for its polyphonic analysis of a global and local world. The biennial features contemporary art from international artists, continuing Sharjah's tradition as a major art hub in the UAE.

Key facts

  • The 12th Sharjah Biennial ran from March 5 to June 5, 2015.
  • The biennial was curated by Yuko Hasegawa.
  • It took place across multiple venues in Sharjah.
  • The previous edition (11th) was also curated by Hasegawa and was well-received.
  • The event is a major contemporary art biennial in the United Arab Emirates.

Entities

Institutions

  • Sharjah Biennial

Locations

  • Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates

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