SharjahBiennial16
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‘Visiting' is a series of moving image sketch pieces that document visits through place and time.
Sharjah Biennial is led by Emirati curator Hoor Al-Qasimi—daughter of the Sheikh. In addition to leading the Biennial, Al-Qasimi founded the Sharjah Art Foundation, creating a lasting local art infrastructure that extends beyond the event, fostering year-round artistic engagement. The 16th Sharjah Biennial, titled To Carry reflects on our vulnerabilities within spaces that might feel foreign, emphasising the significance of staying attuned to the cultures we embody while weaving together intergenerational narratives. What do we hold on to during journeys or transitions? Do we gain anything through the act of remaining? Do we shape meaningful pathways as we navigate between territories? The 2025 SB is curated by an all-female team comprising Alia Swastika, Amal Khalaf, Megan Tamati-Quennell, Natasha Ginwala, and Zeynep Öz. It is spread over a number of impressive locations extending out into the desert and the opposite coast.