He is said to be one of the UAE’s key postmodernist artists
The Culture Foundation has a host of artistic events on the horizon.
First off, is Hussein Sharif: Re-framing Reality, which launches 22 February 2024.
The retrospective art exhibition looks back over four years of the Hussein’s work, putting under the spotlight his multidisciplinary practice across painting, drawing, collage and sculpture.
The Dubai born artist is said to be one of the UAE’s key postmodernist artists, and is part of the group of ‘Five’ who rose to prominence in the mid-1980s and are considered the founders of contemporary art in the UAE.
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Hussein Sharif: Re-framing Reality looks at four decades of the artist’s work, showcasing his multidisciplinary practice across painting, drawing, collage and sculpture. Born in Dubai, Hussein Sharif is one of the UAE’s key postmodernist artists, and is part of the group of ‘Five’ who rose to prominence in the mid-1980s and are considered the founders of contemporary art in the UAE.
The ‘Five’ includes artists Hassan Sharif, Abdullah Al Saadi, Mohammed Kazem and Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim.
Hussein Sharif has worked with various mediums to respond to his surrounding environment and used recycled materials as a way of depicting changes in UAE society.
His work has been exhibited internationally in numerous exhibitions including in Russia, Netherlands, France, Egypt and Germany.
This new show extends to the surrounding site of Cultural Foundation, featuring different installations that encourage the audience to interact with the work.
Curated by Aysha Al Hemeiri and Zuhoor Al Sayegh, the show will run until 1 September 2024.
Dates
22 February – 1 September 2024
Location
Cultural Foundation
For more info, visit culturalfoundation.ae
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