The Fifth Wife: MENA Myths Reimagined at Firetti Contemporary
Firetti Contemporary is presenting an exhibition titled "The Fifth Wife," which delves into the evolution of myths from the MENA region in contemporary contexts. The exhibition addresses themes of identity and narrative through the works of artists like Aidha Badr, Ghaleb Hawila, and Salmah Al-Mansoori, among others. Notably, ARE Studios will showcase 'HSL and Shift' (2024), featuring unique Damascene woodworking, while Jason Seife unveils 'Bloom' (2024), a reinterpretation of Persian rug designs. Khalid Zahid's works, including 'Simplicity of Islam' and the 'Yusur' series, challenge prevailing stereotypes. This exhibition is open until May 26.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'The Fifth Wife' at Firetti Contemporary
- Features 7 artists: Aidha Badr, ARE Studios, Ghaleb Hawila, Jason Seife, Khalid Zahid, Salmah Al-Mansoori, Sawsan Al Bahar
- ARE Studios created end tables 'HSL and Shift' (2024) using Damascene carpentry with glitches
- Jason Seife's painting 'Bloom' (2024) reinterprets Persian rug motifs
- Khalid Zahid's 'Simplicity of Islam' (2014) shows a sheikh on a trampoline
- Khalid Zahid's 'The Women of Islam' series (2024) depicts a veiled woman with shields
- Khalid Zahid's 'Yusur' series (2019) imagines mosques as balloons
- Aidha Badr's works 'Please forgive me for what I do when I don’t remember you I and II' (2024) address mother-daughter relationships
- Salmah Almansoori's installation 'Who I Became' (2024) uses shattered ceramics with family portraits
- Exhibition runs until 26 May
Entities
Artists
- Aidha Badr
- ARE Studios
- Ghaleb Hawila
- Jason Seife
- Khalid Zahid
- Salmah Al-Mansoori
- Sawsan Al Bahar
Institutions
- Firetti Contemporary
Locations
- MENA region