Sharjah Biennial 16: to carry
6 February–15 June 2025 Save to My OculaSharjah Biennial 16, themed to carry, explores the multifaceted concept of carrying—both literally and metaphorically—as a means to navigate life’s transitions and challenges.
Main image: Monira Al Qadiri, Gastromancer (2023). Commissioned by Kunsthaus Bregenz with the sponsorship of Rossogranada AG, Zurich. Exhibition view: Sharjah Biennial 16: to carry, Al Mureijah Art Spaces, Sharjah (6 February–15 June 2025). Courtesy Sharjah Art Foundation. Photo: Motaz Mawid.
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