Kamran Samimi: Before Nature (I Am Both Created and Destroyed)

Kamran Samimi’s first exhibition with The Third Line draws inspiration from the land’s rich tapestry of natural materials. Delving into the concealed narratives of the UAE’s mountainous terrain, Samimi’s practice is deeply rooted in a profound sense of place. As he explores the dynamics between human and non-human ancestors, his multicultural identity (Iranian/Norwegian, raised in rural Hawai’i) lends a distinctive perspective to unravelling these connections and conflicts.

Samimi has harnessed the organic shapes of the UAE’s mountains and rocks for his Translations series. Alongside the paintings is a large stone sculpture titled Unbroken Column to be displayed outdoors in Alserkal Avenue.

To 16 February.

Above: Kamran Samimi, Meditation on Rain III (2023)