Next Chapter Edition 1
Gallery 8
5 Feb 2025 - 5 Mar 2025
Next Chapter, Edition 1, marks the beginning of a series of annual exhibitions, each shaped by a unique concept.
This year’s focus is on the interplay between cultural roots and contemporary challenges in visual arts. Featuring artists from Iran and Arab countries of the Middle East, this exhibition brings together diverse perspectives and approaches, presenting works that honor the past while looking toward the future.
In addition to showcasing established and renowned artists, the exhibition introduces a new generation of voices, whose innovative ideas are redefining the contemporary art scene. By combining these two generations, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore diverse artistic expressions and the evolving dialogue between tradition and innovation.
Next Chapter Edition 1 seeks to bridge the past and present, strengthening bonds and connections through art across the Gulf region and the Middle East.
This edition features 22 artists from 10 nationalities, presenting a vibrant dialogue through their works.
Featuring artists:
Fereydoun Ave, Abdul Rahim Sharif, Mohammed Kazem, Nicky Nodjoumi, Najat Makki, Behrang Samadzadegan, Fahad Al Naymah, Ghada Khunji, Hussein Madi, Hassan Al Meer, Mohammed Alshammarey, Babak Etminani, Maryam Al Homaid, Ali Soltani, Maryam Abedi, Areen Hassan, Tanya Azizi Asl, Hiva Alizadeh, Stephany Sanossian, Fariba Boroufar, Mona Jula, Mohammad Mardi
Curated by Sahar Seyedjafar
