Najat Makki’s ‘Whispering Definitions’ exhibition opens at Iyad Qanazea Gallery
Najat Makki is one of the pioneering figures of contemporary art in the United Arab Emirates.
Najat Makki is one of the pioneering figures of contemporary art in the United Arab Emirates.
This article analyzes a single artwork by renowned Emirati artist Najat Makki : Words fade as soon as they are spoken, but images linger—this belief lies at the heart of Najat Makki’s artistic practice. One of the most influential figures in the United Arab Emirates’ art history, Makki belongs to a pioneering generation of Emirati artists who laid the foundations for the country’s contemporary visual culture. Her work, rooted in memory, material, and abstraction, continues to resonate locally…
The show features works by Dr. Najat Makki, Khalid Al Banna, Sara Al Haddad, Sara Aref Ahli, and Samar Hejazi.
The exhibition is open to the public and showcases the work of graduating students from the College of Architecture, Art, and Design (CAAD) at AUS.
The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, and mixed media by renowned artists such as Ismail Fattah, Najat Makki, Khaled Al Jader, Louay Kayali, and Salah Taher.
It features works by renowned Emirati artists such as Dr. Najat Makki, Nujoom Al Ghanem, Mohammed Al Mansoori, and the late Hassan Sharif.
It features 27 paintings drawn from two collections of Arab art in Dubai, the International House Group collection and Al Noon Residence collection.
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