Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi was awarded the title of Officier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Embassy for her significant role in fostering cultural ties between France and the UAE.
The exhibition showcases a vibrant visual landscape that illustrates the evolution of the fine arts movement in the UAE and the wider region, solidifying Sharjah’s status as a prominent cultural and artistic centre.
The Ruler of Sharjah honoured the winners of this year's Sharjah Biennial: Aziz Hazara, Blavi Paul, and Prachaya Vinthong.
Sharjah Biennial 16 will feature works by more than 140 participants, including over 80 new commissions.
The biennial, titled “to carry,” is curated by Alia Swastika, Amal Khalaf, Megan Tamati-Quennell, Natasha Ginwala, and Zeynep Öz.
Organized by Sharjah Art Foundation as part of its Fall 2024 program, both exhibitions showcase diverse works by two international artists who express themselves through various artistic disciplines such as storytelling, visual and audio performances.
Featured this autumn are the first survey exhibition of Māori artist Emily Karaka, a travelling exhibition of deeply poetic works by French-Moroccan artist Bouchra Khalili, the first solo exhibition focusing on the theatre practice of renowned South African artist William Kentridge and a retrospective of works by Brazilian artist Antonio Dias.
Drawing Time: Duets brings to life an expansive history of drawing through rarely seen works from the Sharjah Art Foundation Collection, which collectively explore the concept of the double or the pair.
Committed to supporting the work of artists and art practitioners, the Foundation continues to provide opportunities that contribute to the production and presentation of contemporary art in the UAE, region and beyond.
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