Overview

Disorientation II: The Rise & Fall of Arab Cities 

22 November 2009 - 20 March 2010

Open Daily 2pm-8pm

Jack Persekian, Artistic Director of the Sharjah Biennial, will curate Disorientation II, an exhibition of works presented by artists from Middle Eastern countries, which explore Arab cities from the perspective where both unity and division co-exist. The exhibition also looks at Jamal Abdel-Nasser’s period as a moment of rupture, when the repercussions of the failure of his pan-Arab unity plan and Arab nationalism had fractured the then fragile structures.

Participating artists: Tarek Al Ghoussein, Diana Al Hadid, Ayreen Anastas & Rene Gabri, Tarek Atoui, Kader Attia, Yto Barrada, Monika Borgmann, Hala Elkoussy, Mona Hatoum, Samah Hijawi, Wafa Hourani, Ali Jabri, Marwan Rechmaoui, Hrair Sarkissian, Wael Shawky

This exhibition is in Manarat Al Saadiyat, a new cultural venue located on Saadiyat Island, home of the Cultural District.

From Abu Dhabi take the Corniche Road towards Meena, then follow signs to Yas Island, take Sheikh Khalifa Bridge onto Saadiyat and follow the signs.

From Dubai take the exit sign to Yas Island from the highway, follow the road straight through to Yas Island and onto Saadiyat where you will see signs to Manarat Al Saadiyat.

For more information please call 02 6908207.

Download maps to Saadiyat Island from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.