Our present is troubled by what remains of unlived pasts, of the defeated yet undead projects of a modernity premised on universal emancipation. Rather than passive and dormant, these remainders continue to animate the present with their restive rhythms, shaping the politics of time and space. Histories resurface and endure, not as pure recurrence but as residues and morphed processes actively informing the now. Grounded in this common theme, Sharjah Biennial 17: What remains, sits restive brings together two different approaches, each articulated by one of the two curators: Angela Harutyunyan and Paula Nascimento.
More infoThe ninth edition of Sharjah Film Platform (SFP9) features award-winning films and UAE premieres. Enjoy unlimited access to all films and exclusive festival merchandise at Mirage City Cinema screenings for 40 AED with the Early Bird Festival Pass.
More infoVantage Point 13 brings together newly commissioned works that reflect on the evolving possibilities of documentary photography. Developed through sustained curatorial dialogue with six artists across different geographies and contexts, the exhibition unfolds through a series of distinct yet interconnected approaches.
More infoComprising 165 photographs and archival documents from the collection of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Federal Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah, this exhibition serves as a starting point for research into how photography translates and interprets history.
More infoSharjah Art Foundation’s Music and Sound Club is a community-building project centred around collective learning.
One handpicked album, played in rotation on SAF Radio, from Monday to Sunday, morning to night.
Create abstract artworks by reimagining everyday objects. Explore how lines, shapes, colours and patterns can change the way we see the world around us.
Move beyond traditional theatrical formats as you investigate different modes of expression in this hands-on workshop
Roll, shape and transform tissue paper into beautiful works of art with your children.
How did coastal communities fish before modern equipment was available? Meet a fisher or resident of Al Hamriyah to discover traditional fishing tools and hear stories connected to the sea.
In our October book club meetup, we are diving into how speculative fiction mirrors our contemporary world
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