Upcoming Exhibition
Growing Like A Tree: Static In The Air
The second iteration of ‘Growing Like A Tree’ curated by Sohrab Hura that presents his navigation in the fields of photography and contemporary art through a tuning of sonic frequencies spanning South Asia and beyond.
Ishara Online
Static In The Air – Transformation 6 (Valves)
A virtual tour of ‘Static In The Air’ in its sixth stage of transition, led by Sohrab Hura and Sabih Ahmed followed by a conversation with the Nepal Picture Library and The Packet about their practices and how they regard archives as sites of accumulation and flows.
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Programmes & Projects
Reading in Tongues | Colomboscope
A special initiative conceived as part of the seventh edition of Colomboscope: Language is Migrant, in partnership with Ishara Art Foundation.
Inhabiting Images
For the 2021 edition of Alserkal Art Week, Ishara Art Foundation presents Inhabiting Images, a series of open discussions organised in collaboration with Gulf Photo Plus.
This event is free and by registration only.
About
Ishara Art Foundation was founded in 2019 as a non-profit organisation dedicated to presenting contemporary art of South Asia. Located in Dubai, the Foundation supports emerging and established practices that advance critical dialogue and explore global interconnections.
Guided by a research-led approach, Ishara realises its mission through exhibitions, onsite and online programmes, education initiatives and collaborations in the UAE and internationally. The Foundation facilitates exchange between South Asian and international artistic networks that include museums, foundations, institutions, galleries and individuals.
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