Sharjah Biennial 16

Gabriela Golder examines the intersection between labour and memory from a wide variety of sources— political, mythical and medical—to highlight the aftereffect of violent state actions.

Heri Dono’s paintings and installations merge imagination and Indonesian folk traditions with politics and modern art.

Philippe Parreno creates singular, multisensory viewer experiences characterised by their unique spatiotemporal dynamics, allowing for open-ended, highly participatory explorations.

Flavia Gandolfo’s work investigates how the visual conventions and material cultures of nationalism institutionalise state identities.

Hangama Amiri combines sewn textile work with hand-painted elements to create images that reflect on conceptions of contemporary Afghan life.

Erkan Özgen explores the impact of war and terror on the collective and personal lives of those directly affected.