All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public at NYUAD Art Gallery
The NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery is hosting an exciting lineup of events this week, including a highly anticipated exhibition opening, a series of curatorial talks, and a dynamic group exhibition featuring artists from across the Gulf region.
Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply curious about the vibrant cultural scene, there’s something for everyone.
Mobius Design Studio’s Crystal No.6
Thursday, 20 February, 5.30 pm, Project Space
The NYUAD Art Gallery invites you to the opening reception of Crystal No.6, an exhibition by the Sharjah-based Mobius Design Studio. The exhibition explores the rich cultural and historical layers of Freej Al Murar, a historic neighborhood in Dubai.
Through the lens of the mkhawera, a traditional Emirati women’s embroidered garment, the project delves into the forgotten labor and stories behind these intricate creations, offering a poignant reflection on the erasure driven by capitalism.
The project is led by Hadeyeh Badri, Hala Al-Ani, and Riem Ibrahim of Mobius Design Studio. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with a deeply researched narrative that honors both tradition and the unseen forces that shape cultural history.
Who’s on Campus? Biljana Ciric
Wednesday, 19 February, 12.30 pm, The Reading Room
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As part of the Who’s on Campus? series, curator Biljana Ciric will lead a talk on Curating the Future: On Exhibition Histories and the Importance of Creating Citations from the Margins.
Ciric, known for her interdependent curatorial approach, will share her insights on the significance of marginal spaces shaped by historical entanglements and how they influence her curatorial practice.
The talk promises to engage attendees in thoughtful discussions about the ways in which exhibitions reflect and create histories.
A light lunch will be provided, and attendees are encouraged to register in advance to secure their spot.
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Curators Talk: Hammad Nasar
Wednesday, 19 February, 6.30 pm, The Reading Room
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Later on Wednesday, join renowned curator and writer Hammad Nasar for the Curators Talk series.
In his presentation Curating Nation: Exhibitions as Infrastructures of Difference and Belonging, Nasar will discuss his curatorial work, focusing on his project for the UAE’s National Pavilion at the 2017 Venice Biennale, Rock, Paper, Scissors: Positions in Play.
This exhibition explored play as a framework for embodied practices of belonging. Nasar will consider this project within a broader context of exhibition-making across different geographies, examining how exhibitions create spaces for belonging, difference, and cultural exchange.
Gallery house and admission
All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. The NYUAD Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, from midday to 8 pm.
Be sure to mark your calendars for these engaging events and explore the thought-provoking exhibitions currently on view.
For further information, visit nyuad-artgallery.org
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