Current 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: Transformations 1 - 6
Virtual tours of ‘Static In The Air’ in its six stages of transition that took place from 11 - 16 September 2021. Led by Sohrab Hura and Sabih Ahmed, each tour is accompanied by artist conversations and curatorial reflections.
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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.
Inder Salim – Every Page Soiled: #1 Azadi Parcham
Azadi Parcham is the first of a series of eleven performances by artist Inder Salim developed for the exhibition 'Every Soiled Page'.
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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