Abdullah Al Saadi: Sites of Memory, Sites of Amnesia

An exhibition of ten works by the influential Khor Fakkan artist, one of the “Pioneer Five” who bolstered the contemporary art scene in the UAE in the 1980s and influenced a generation of artists in the region. Curated by Tarek Abou El Fetouh, this show offers a reflection on his decades-long artistic practice; expanding on the work initially presented in the UAE National Pavilion at the 2024 Biennale di Venezia in 2024.

In his practice, Al Saadi embodies a wanderer, chronicler, cartographer, poet, decipherer, memory carrier, and storyteller. This exhibition includes works that were produced on his journeys in the wilderness, and invites viewers to explore his creative process in relation to the practices of Arab poets from centuries ago.

To 4 May.