Ishmael Randall-Weeks Has brought Conceptual Desert to Lawrie Shabibi gallery

Don’t miss the second solo exhibition by Perúvian artist Ishmael Randall-Weeks at Lawrie Shabibi. ‘Desert Displacements' are a sign of artist attention to environment and common experience in time and space. In 'Desert Displacements' geometric forms converge with elements rich with history and metaphors-walking sticks, stones, rulers, an olive branch or the figure of a falcon—all interwoven into a tapestry of historical references. From the architectural legacies of Bauhaus to the artistic symbols of pre-Columbian cultures, the pieces refract visions of past and future, highlighting a shared human experience across time and space. exhibition is an invitation to ponder the impact of form and functionality on our daily existence. It is noteworthy that Ishmael Randall-Weeks was born in Cusco, Perù in 1976. His work is in several public collections including: Lima Art Museum (MALI), Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA), UK; Museo d'Arte Contemporaneo (MACRO), Italy; The Perez Collection, USA; Bulgari Collection, Italy;ICPNA Collection, Perù; A.R.M. Holding Art Collection / Art Dubai,UAE, among others. Interested can visit ‘ Desert Displacements' till 9 February, 2024 at Lawrie Shabibi, Unit 21, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai .