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100 artists from the Arabo-Persian world
at Menart Fair
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Women
artists from the Middle East and North Africa play a vital role in the
development of contemporary art. Their works, often engaged and
innovative, offer a unique perspective on the social, political, and
cultural issues of their regions. They contribute to enriching the
international artistic dialogue and redefine the canons of contemporary
art.
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Katya Traboulsi, Malikeh, 2023, wall installation, hand painted iron, 140 x 160 cm. Courtesy Comptoir des Mines Galerie (Marrakesh)
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Feminine
art in the Arab-Persian world is a sum of rich and complex artistic
movements that have emerged in a socio-political context marked by
patriarchal traditions and the challenges of modernity. These artists,
often facing specific challenges related to their gender and
geographical origin, use their art as a means of self-expression,
deconstructing stereotypes, and claiming their rights in conservative
societies.
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| Negin Fallah, Beyond the Infinite, 2019, gouache on paper, 56cm x 56 cm, Courtesy Firetti Contemporary (Dubai) |
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AFGHANISTAN
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At Art Girls Gallery (Paris), art becomes a cry for freedom and feminine expression, with two artists, including Afghan-Iranian Fatimah Hossaini, who captures the resilience of women in the face of cultural challenges.
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SAUDI ARABIA
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The ERRM Gallery (Riyadh) will highlight the artist Hanan Bahamdan, an iconic figure of contemporary art in Saudi Arabia. Her works are symbols of human memory, filled with silent narratives.
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EGYPT
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Mashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art (Cairo) will showcase three Egyptian artists, including Sabah Naim, who challenges norms by using a variety of media, transforming the simplest materials into delicate and complex works.
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Sabah Naim, Special worlds, 2021, knitwear, 250 x 300 cm
Courtesy Mashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art (Cairo)
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Roya Akhavan, The Soldier, 2023, acrylic on canvas,
146 x 114 cm. Courtesy Simine Paris (Paris)
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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At Khawla Art Gallery
(Dubai), contemporary art from the Middle East meets global
perspectives, showcasing artists who reinvent culture and identity,
such as Mariam Abbas.
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IRAN
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Maryam Khosrovani,
whose works address social issues stemming from her multicultural
childhood, has earned international recognition. She will be featured
by Echo 119 (Paris), where conceptual art is powerfully displayed. Zahra Zeinali, a multidisciplinary artist, draws inspiration from her exile and her experience teaching children, and will be showcased at Galerie Claire Corcia (Paris). At Simine Paris (Paris), three Iranian artists reinvent Persian culture, including Roya Akhavan. At Galerie Bigaignon (Paris), Morvarid K, a visual artist and performer, explores the relationship with time and memory.
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KAZAKHSTAN & UZBEKISTAN
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The surrealist emergence will be showcased by D2ART Gallery (Dubai), featuring, among others, the works of Yulia Kerner.
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Lebanon
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Artists of Beirut (Beirut) will present several female creators, including Liane Mathes Rabbath, who creates vibrant collages full of energy, blending oriental reminiscence and modernity with calligraphed Damask paper. Chloe Sfeir explores the relationship between intimate spaces and objects at Kalim Art Space (Beirut).
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MOROCCO
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Visitors will have the opportunity to rediscover the artistic and humanitarian commitment of Leila Alaoui at the Leila Alaoui Intercultural Center (Fontvieille). Zineb Mezzour uses photography, ink on paper, and sculpture to dive into a microscopic and organic world at Myriem Himmich Gallery (Casablanca). At Comptoir des Mines Galerie (Marrakesh), among the featured artists, Khadija Jayi
transforms burned paper into powerful symbols of resilience and
resistance, capturing the essence of women's struggles in a
conservative world.
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Fatiha
Zemmouri, Untitled, 2024, raw clay and natural pigments on wood,
diameter 170 x 5 cm, Courtesy Comptoir des Mines Galerie (Marrakesh)
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Chloe Sfeir, Please, Let Me Cocoon in Piece, 2024, acrylic on canvas, 128 x 140 cm. Courtesy Kalim Art Space (Lebanon)
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Rajaa AlHajj, The Capable Machine, 2019, acrylic on canvas,
70 x 50 cm . Courtesy Gallery Bawa (Kuwait)
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PALESTINE
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Katharina Maria Raab Gallery
(Berlin) is engaged in contemporary art from the MENA region and
contributes to a discourse on current social and cultural issues. Its
artist, Amal El-Nakhala,
employs multidisciplinary narratives to express the complex
circumstances of Palestinians, reflecting resilience and resistance.
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SYRIa
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Sawsan Al Bahar at Firetti Contemporary
(Dubai) uses drawing and installation to question time, displacement,
and the myth of home in the Middle East, blending traditional and
modern techniques.
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YEMEN
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Among the artists at Gallery BAWA (Kuwait), Rajaa AlHajj draws inspiration from Surrealism and Cubism to create metaphysical works where forms and entities drift harmoniously.
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practical Information
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Dates
Friday 20 September 2024: noon to 8pm
Saturday 21 September 2024: noon to 7pm
Sunday 22 September 2024: noon to 7pm
Access
5 rue Saint Merri – 75004 Paris
Galerie Joseph
Rate
10 €
Free for under-26s
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Press & Collectors' Preview
Thursday 19 September 2024, from 3pm to 10pm
VIP opening
Thursday 19 September 2024, from 6pm to 10pm
Exclusive VIP access
Friday 20 to sunday 22, from 11am to noon
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