'Distilled Lessons: Abstraction in Arab Modernism' is on view at Mathaf | Photos

ArtDayME: 'Distilled Lessons: Abstraction in Arab Modernism' is on view at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art until 5 March 2024. This exhibition examines experiments in abstraction that differentiate Arab modernism from its counterparts around the globe. This exhibition examines experiments in abstraction that differentiate Arab modernism from its counterparts around the globe. The presentation of works from the Mathaf collection privileges a specific take on abstraction that focuses on how regional artists have drawn ideas, visual elements, and techniques from the rich and diverse heritage of the Arab-Muslim world, particularly calligraphy and ornamentation. Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, visited this exhibition. the exhibition curated by Amin Alsaden.