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These Female Arab Artists Are Exhibiting Their Work At The MEI In Washington

The Middle East Institute (MEI) Arts and Culture Center in Washington, USA, is running an exhibition called “Perceptible Rhythms/Alternative Temporalities” that explores the impact of conflict, urbanization and the climate crisis on environments in the Middle East.

Running until April 28th 2023, the exhibition has been curated by Maya El Khalil, and features artists from the Middle East and South Asia who use multimedia, installation, photography, drawing and painting, to explore ways to live in harmony with the planet by reconnecting with past cultural histories, remembering extinct plant species, and imagining alternative ways for humankind to attune to nature.

The featured Middle Eastern female artists that are participating are:

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Sarah Almehairi - UAE

Sarah Almehairi is a practicing artist from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. She expresses herself by her use of various mediums, including mixed media, sculpture, painting, book art, and fiber art. Her art explores the themes of identity, language, materiality and memory through narrative work as well as abstraction. In her work featured in the exhibition, “Adjustments of the Daily,” geometric shapes and block colors serve as a constant reminder of strolling through urban areas.

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