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Feminine Insights:
The Ascending Art of MENA
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Women artists from the MENA region are making waves on the global art scene.
Through a diverse range of artistic mediums, from painting to
multimedia, they are exploring profound themes of identity, gender,
exile, and the human condition.
Explore our Revealing & Emerging sectors to discover these talented
artists and learn about the institutions backing Menart Fair by
showcasing pieces from their collections.
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Alya Abdal, Mezquitas de Puerto Rico, 2014,
pile and kilim prayer rug, 114 x 172 cm
Courtesy Contemporary Art Platform (Kuwait).
Institutions Sector
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REVEALING SECTOR:
6 GALLERIES / 6 ARTISTS
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IRAN, JORDAN
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In
line with its mission of exploration, Menart Fair is expanding its
scope this year to include a special focus on (re)discovering
overlooked artists.
Visitors can look forward to experiencing the groundbreaking work of Jordanian architect & designer Xena Kalouti with her « Microcosmic Collection ».
Furthermore, the exhibition will feature the art of Iranian artist Samaneh Atef (Polysémie, Marseille), whose work is deeply rooted in her commitment to advancing women's rights in her home country.
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| Samaneh Atef, Ukraine, 2022, India ink on canvas, 43 x 30 cm. Courtesy Polysémie (Marseille)
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| Lebanon, Morocco, TUNISIa
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This sector will showcase a diverse range of artistic expressions. Lebanese artist Sara Badr Schmidt (Agial Art Gallery, Lebanon) will present her exquisite woven pieces, while Tunisian artist Meriem Bouderbala (W+S Gallery, Brussels) will offer a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary society.
Moroccan artist Margaux Derhy (Suite Amazigh, Paris) will present her unique blend of painting and traditional crafts, and Lebanese artist Cynthia Zahar (ZAAT, Beirut) will invite visitors to reflect on the power of memory through her art.
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| Meriem Bouderbala, L’étoffe des Cauchemars, 1992, painting on sail, 40 x 40 cm. Courtesy W+S Gallery (Brussels) |
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EMERGING SECTOR:
1 COLLECTIVE / 7 ARTISTS
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| Lebanon
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A space curated by Lebanese artist Sama Beydoun, director of « Shams Collective
» showcases a group of seven promising female artists from the Middle
East, committed to fostering solidarity in today's climate of division.
From Lebanon, Sama Beydoun draws inspiration from urban tales and her culture to create multidisciplinary art. Romy Matar explores her native environment through artistic introspection, and Francesca Matta captures the fragility of time with her poetic photographs.
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Romy Matar, On the Greeks’ Bed, mixed media, 50 x 70 cm. Courtesy Shams Collective
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Duaa Qishta, At 8 PM, 2020, oil on canvas, 146 × 115 cm. Courtesy Shams Collective
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| EGYPT, PALESTINE, SYRIa
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The Egyptian Nora Aly celebrates her country’s diversity and heritage through her graphic designs.
The Syrian Kinda Ghannoum utilizes Arabic motifs and dialects in her graphic creations.
The Jordanian Dalal Mitwally creates public art to showcase the interplay between art and the environment.
Duaa Qishta (Palestine) denounces the conditions experienced by the people in occupied Palestine.
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INSTITUTIONS SECTOR: 8 INSTITUTIONS
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Menart Fair is delighted to welcome the participation of institutions, partners and exhibitors this year, including:
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- Bonhams (London / Paris),
- CAP (Kuwait),
- FAMM (Mougins),
- Farideh Lashai Foundation (Basel),
- Institut du Monde Arabe (Paris),
- MIA Art Collection (Dubai),
- Middle East Institute (Washington DC)
- Musée de l’Homme (Paris).
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Qamar Abdulmalik, Earth, land and water 6, 2018, collage print on canvas, 100 x 70 cm – Courtesy MIA Art Collection (Dubai)
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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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