Sharjah Museums Authority and Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts to Host ‘Roots and Modernity’ Art Exhibition
Sharjah, UAE – The Sharjah Museums Authority has announced its first collaboration with the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts for an upcoming exhibition titled ‘Roots and Modernity: Contemporary Mediterranean Arab Art’. The exhibition will be held at the Sharjah Art Museum from September 18 to November 24, 2024.
This exhibition will feature over 80 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and mixed media, showcasing the vibrant world of contemporary art from the Mediterranean Arab region. The collection highlights a blend of traditional influences and modern techniques, reflecting the cultural, social, and political changes in the region.
Visitors will see masterpieces from the permanent collections of the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, including works by renowned artists such as Saliba Douaihy from Lebanon, Fateh Moudarres from Syria, Mohammed Melehi from Morocco, and Suleiman Mansour from Palestine.
Aisha Rashid Deemas, Director-General of Sharjah Museums Authority, expressed her excitement about the exhibition, stating, “We are delighted to present this landmark exhibition, which underscores our commitment to fostering cultural exchange and showcasing the rich artistic heritage of the Mediterranean Arab world.”
Dr. Khalid Khreis, Director-General of the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, added that the exhibition reflects the diversity and unity of contemporary Arab art from the Mediterranean region, including the Levant, Egypt, and North Africa.
In addition to the exhibition, the Sharjah Museums Authority has planned various museum programs to engage audiences of all ages and develop their artistic skills. These programs include:
- Clay Art: Teaches participants how to use clay and stone to express their thoughts and feelings.
- Etching Art: Allows participants to explore etching art with hands-on guidance.
- Blending Watercolour and Ink: Offers a unique experience in blending and layering watercolours and ink on Yupo paper.
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Sharjah Museums Authority -: The Sharjah Museums Authority is an organization in Sharjah, a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), that manages and oversees museums in the region.
Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts -: The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts is a museum in Jordan, a country in the Middle East, that displays modern and contemporary art from Jordan and other countries.
Roots and Modernity -: ‘Roots and Modernity’ is the name of the art exhibition that combines traditional (old) and modern (new) styles of art from the Mediterranean Arab region.
Contemporary Mediterranean Arab Art -: This refers to modern art created by artists from Arab countries around the Mediterranean Sea, like Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria.
Sharjah Art Museum -: The Sharjah Art Museum is a museum in Sharjah, UAE, that displays various types of art, including paintings and sculptures.
September 18 to November 24, 2024 -: These are the dates when the ‘Roots and Modernity’ art exhibition will be open for people to visit.
artworks -: Artworks are creative pieces like paintings, sculptures, and mixed media that artists make to express their ideas and feelings.
paintings -: Paintings are pictures made using colors on surfaces like canvas or paper.
sculptures -: Sculptures are three-dimensional art pieces made by shaping materials like clay, stone, or metal.
mixed media -: Mixed media art uses different materials and techniques in one artwork, like combining paint, fabric, and paper.
educational programs -: These are activities and lessons designed to teach people about art and help them understand and appreciate it better.
