Sharjah Art Foundation to present a special exhibition in support of Palestine
‘In the eyes of our present, we hear Palestine,’ foregrounds the unyielding creativity of artists who have dedicated their practice to informing, advocating, and educating about the history of the conflict, the current political situation and issues of human rights in Palestine.
The exhibition, presented in consideration of the ongoing tragedy in Gaza, is part of Sharjah Art Foundation’s continuous support for Palestine and its people and testifies to the decades-long struggle for homeland and sovereignty in Palestine. While bearing witness to forced displacement and devastating loss, the works also celebrate the rich identity and heritage of Palestine, invoking a spirit of solidarity.
Being held in the Old Al Dhaid Clinic and Arts Palace (Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Palace) in Al Dhaid from December 23, 2023, to April 14, 2024, this special exhibition narrates the multifarious stories of the Palestinian people and their allies, opening up a space of encounter, learning, and transformation.
More than 60 artworks featured in the exhibition, all part of the Sharjah Art Foundation Collection, are by artists from Palestine and its neighboring countries. Together, these paintings, sculptures, installations and videos, spanning from the 1950s to the present, offer a glimpse into the challenges and hopes of the Palestinian people.
Participating artists include Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, Adel Abidin, Ayreen Anastas and Rene Gabri, Simone Fattal, Tarek Al Ghoussein, Shadi Habib Allah, Hazem Harb, Mona Hatoum, Emily Jacir, Najat Makki, Jumana Manna and Sille Storihle, Rashid Masharawi, Khalil Rabah, Mario Rizzi, Raeda Saadeh, Mona Saudi, Basma Al Sharif, Nida Sinnokrot, Sharif Waked, Kamal Youssef, and Abdul Hay Mosallam Zarara.
Communities in Sharjah and beyond are encouraged to organize programs that show solidarity with Palestinians and host activities in the helipad theatre of the Old Al Dhaid Clinic and the majlis in Arts Palace.
