At Art Mumbai, UAE galleries reflect on historic and contemporary ties between India and the Gulf
Nujoom Alghanem ’s Voyage has the uncanny effect of feeling both tempestuous and serene, like looking at a boat on a misty dawn or, conversely, on a cloudless day. A lot of this is due to the painting’s grit and texture: the dabs and creases of black paint that have been superimposed on the abstracted seascape, the boat with its sailors. Without the black paint, the scene would have plunged into…
The art exhibition at Art Mumbai, held at Abu Dhabi’s Rizq Art Gallery, explores the historic and contemporary ties between India and the Gulf through the lens of UAE galleries. Nujoom Alghanem's Voyage is a painting that encapsulates both tempestuous and serene elements; its black paint dabs and creases on an abstract seascape bring clarity to the scene, making the painting distinctive. The exhibition highlights Alghanem's maritime imagery, reflecting the UAE's seafaring traditions.
Mumbai, historically a trading hub between India and the Gulf, served as inspiration for Rizq Art Gallery's theme. The UAE galleries currently showcasing works include Reem Al Mubarak, Ruqqaya Al Hashmi, Najat Makki, Abdullah PA, and Amjum Rizve, alongside Indian artists Abdullah PA, Amjum Rizve, and Mibin Bhaskar. Their works delve into the shared heritage of the two regions, emphasizing the impact of seafaring traditions on the cultural exchange.
At the same event, UAE galleries like Gallery Isabelle, 1x1 Art Gallery, and others return for a fourth year. Gallery Isabelle, for instance, presents Mohammed Kazem's new painting titled Weekend, depicting migrant workers in the UAE playing cards and napping in their accommodations. Bassim Al Shaker and Fereydoun Ave are also featured, using floral forms as a starting point for their paintings.
Richi Bhatia, an Ahmedabad-born artist living in the UAE, contributes a series of drawings and ceramic works, blending uncanny assemblages of processed food and organic forms to question consumption, labor, and the movement of meat across borders.
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