Exhibitions

Art Sudan

Ibrahim Salahi & Mohammad Omar Khalil 11 Dec 2011 - 29 Feb 2012 Art Sudan exhibits the work of Ibrahim Salahi and Mohammad Omar Khalil, pioneers of modern art in Sudan and the region. Having studied in Sudan and Europe, both artists through their work have forged a technical link between Western art practices and their cultural heritage.

Salahi is renowned for his early experiments with the Arabic letter, exploring its semantic roots and aesthetic qualities in his work. Using art as a way of communicating social and topical issues, Salahi highlights the significance of the artist's role in greater society.

Khalil, who has studied printmaking and fresco painting, creates collage compositions from readymade objects to examine the traditional symbolism of the Arab world, creating a dialogue between his heritage and contemporary techniques.

Both artists' work have been exhibited worldwide and is held in international collections including the British Museum, London; MoMA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC; and Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Doha. Read more

Art in Iraq Today

Conclusion 13 Nov - 3 Dec 2011 Meem Gallery is pleased to present the conclusion show of the Art in Iraq Today exhibition series. The exhibition will include selected works by the artists displayed during Parts I-V of the series (held from October 2010 – May 2011). Read more

Art Palestine

Nabil Anani, Sliman Mansour, Tayseer Barakat 5 Oct - 5 Nov 2011 Art Palestine, curated by Rula Alami Zaki and Charles Pocock, exhibits the recent work of contemporary Palestinian artists Nabil Anani, Tayseer Barakat and Sliman Mansour. Through their work each artist reflects on the occupation of Palestine, iconography related to their culture, as well as current regional topical and political issues such as the recent Middle East uprisings. A Read more

Art in Iraq Today V

25 Apr - 31 May 2011 This is the final part of the Art in Iraq Today series, displaying contemporary Iraqi art. Curated by Dia Azzawi, Part V will exhibit the recent work of Ali Jabbar, Halim Karim and Mahmoud Obaidi. The exhibition, and its supporting catalogue, is dedicated to the memory of Jabra Ibrahim Jabra and his important essays on modern Iraqi art, titled 'Art in Iraq Today'. Read more

Art in Iraq Today IV

14 Mar - 18 Apr 2011 This is the fourth part of the five-part exhibition series, Art in Iraq Today, displaying contemporary Iraqi art. Curated by Dia Azzawi, Part IV will exhibit the recent work of Dia Azzawi, Rafa Nasiri (both founders of the New Vision Group in 1969) and Ali Talib. Read more

Art in Iraq Today III

7 Feb - 11 Mar 2011 Art in Iraq Today: Part III is the third part of five exhibitions displaying contemporary Iraqi. Curated by Dia Azzawi, this exhibition displays the work of Himat M. Ali, Amar Dawod and Delair Shaker. Read more