Awartani is known for drawing inspiration from Islamic art and its intricate language of geometric abstraction to make works that are philosophically deep and rich reflections of Arab culture.
Curated by Tarek Abou El-Fetouh, “Abdullah Al-Saadi: Sites of Memory, Sites of Amnesia” proposes to look at his creative process in relation to the practices of Arab poets centuries ago.
ArtDayME: Abdullah Al Saadi was born in 1967 and currently lives and works in Khorfakkan, in the United Arab Emirates. Al Saadi is one of a pioneering generation of Emirati artists working in the United Arab Emirates. His artistic practice, involving drawing, painting, sculpture and, more recently, performed activities, reflects on the relationships between individuals and their natural and social environment. Translation is central to Al Saadi’s work, evident in his elaborately devised…
After completing her January workshops and prepping for the Venice Biennale, Al-Dowayan will be busy preparing for two upcoming exhibitions in AlUla.
Abdullah Al Saadi returns to the International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale after three years with a solo exhibition.
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