Wael Shawky's First Solo Show at Lisson Gallery Milan
Wael Shawky presents his first solo exhibition at Lisson Gallery in Milan, featuring medium-to-large drawings, a refined engraved mirror placed on the floor, and a Murano glass puppet used in his film series "Cabaret Crusades" (2010–2015). The show runs until January 13, 2017, at the gallery's Via Zenale location. Shawky's work intertwines the history of the Crusades from an Arab perspective with his personal history and that of Dayrout al Sharif by Egyptian writer Mohamed Mostajab. The exhibition offers an intimate visual research that complements his filmic works, capturing what the feature films could not.
Key facts
- Wael Shawky was born in Alexandria, Egypt, in 1971.
- The exhibition is his first solo show at Lisson Gallery.
- Works include medium-to-large drawings, an engraved mirror, and a Murano glass puppet.
- The puppet was used in Shawky's film series 'Cabaret Crusades' (2010–2015).
- The show addresses the Crusades from the perspective of Arab populations.
- It also references the story of Dayrout al Sharif by Mohamed Mostajab.
- The exhibition is held at Lisson Gallery, Via Zenale 3, Milan.
- The exhibition runs until January 13, 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Wael Shawky
- Mohamed Mostajab
Institutions
- Lisson Gallery
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Alexandria
- Egypt
- Via Zenale 3
- Dayrout al Sharif