Grote Nederlandse Kunst Kalender 2018: Winkel
June 25 is my day in the Big Dutch Art Calendar, de Grote Nederlandse Kunstkalender. My work is presented with Winkel (2016-2018), the Syrian shop I realised at the 2016 edition of ITGWO.
Installation Winkel in CBK Zuidoost Amsterdam
The installation Winkel is on show again during the group show 'Works of Mercy' in CBK Zuidoost in Amsterdam. Opening Thursday April 12 from 5 till 7 PM. The sho lasts until Saturday June 30, 2018. During the finissage that day, from 2 till 4 PM, the Syrian shopkeepers sell products from the work.
Photo exhibition in Pakhuis De Zwijger, Amsterdam
Screening Jalan at Framer Framed, Amsterdam
Filming new episode Calle in Medellín
I'm working on a series of four videos about micro economy and resourcefulness in public space, and I'll film the episode Calle in Medellín from March 12 till 28, 2018. Mondriaan Fund and Tijl Fonds generously support the realisation of the film.
Neon installation mijn-dijn in IJsselstein, Utrecht
The neon mijn-dijn is part of the group exhibition Verlicht MIJ in 2017. Eigentijds licht in de kunst at Museum IJsselstein (MIJ) in IJsselstein. Opening December 2, until February 25, 2018.
Installation Escalera at riverbank Medellín
In 2013 I realized Escalera at the Medellín river. The installation is taken down in December 2107. Escalera is an architectural installation of a 9 meter tall bamboo tower with illuminated words in the top, combined with a platform overlooking the river. The work was part of my artist-in-residence at el puente_lab in 2012-2013 and has been made possible by generous support of Mondriaan Fund. More info on my blog.
New installation at Parklicht, Oosterpark Amsterdam
I'm invited to realize a new installation at Parklicht, in Oosterpark in Amsterdam. The installation SUPER SALE is located in an annex of the Tropenmuseum. Parklicht is curated by Loes Diephuis and John Prop of Polderlicht and takes place from December 28 till 30, 2017.
Remake of Haïtian Mobile Pharmacy in Amsterdam
At Staring Apotheek at the Overtoom in Amsterdam I exhibit a remake of a Haitian Mobile Pharmacy. Until half of December.
Film new episode Street in Johannesburg
November 14 till December 2 I'm filming the episode Street in Johannesburg, for the series of four videos about micro economy and resourcefulness in public space. I stay at the Sylt Foundation. The realisation of the film is supported by Mondriaan Fund and Tijl Fonds.
Photo exhibition in Concertgebouw Amsterdam
I curated the photo exhibtion part of the Turning East festival in Concertgebouw Amsterdam, taking place November 20 till 26. Sharie (Street) is a group show with works from the artists and photographers Shareef Sarhan, Mohammad AlQaq, Elias Halabi, Haidar El Saffar, Sarah Rifaat, and works of myself.
Neon installation mijn-dijn in IJsselstein, Utrecht
The installation mijn-dijn is part of the group exhibition Zie MIJ. Manifestatie over binnen en buiten je bubbel denken, at Museum IJsselstein (MIJ) in IJsselstein, September 30 till November 19.