'Life Is More Important Than Art' With ‘Rana Begum’ at Whitechapel Gallery London

‘Rana Begum’ participates in the group exhibition 'Life Is More Important Than Art' at WhitechapelGallery London. This exhibition is held on 14 June - 3 September 2023 at Whitechapel Gallery, London.

Iranart:'Rana Begum’ ‘s artworks are between borders of painting, sculpture and architecture . She London-based artist but her artworks are under the influence Islamic signs. Light is very important to her work. She tries to contribute Audience with her artwork.viewers are seeing yourself small in front of Begum’s artworks .In 1999, Begum graduated with a BA in Fine Art from Chelsea College of Art and Design and, in 2002, gained an MFA in Painting from Slade School of Fine Art. Rana Begum lives and works in London.

The title of the exhibition takes inspiration from African-American writer and novelist James Baldwin, who proposed that life is more important than art ... and yet that is why art is important. At a time when the cost-of-living crisis is causing severe financial hardship and the after-effects of the pandemic are still being felt, we consider the role of art and the art institution in everyday life. What importance can we attach to art alongside more pressing concerns?

The exhibition maps dynamic histories of migration and difference, with a focus on London and the East End.

Representative of, and animated by, the distinctive and radical history of Whitechapel Gallery, Life Is More Important Than Art points to the critical role that art can play in both reflecting lived experience and opening up new possibilities for thinking, feeling and dreaming.

Contributing artists include Ahmed Abokar, Amaal Alhaag, Rana Begum, William Cobbing, Sarah Dobai, R.I.P.

Germain, Rahma Hassan, Susan Hiller, Matthew Krishanu, Martin O'Brien, Elmi Original, Janette Parris, Jerome, John Smith, Gaby Sahhar, Nadine Stins, Alia Syed, Mitra Tabrizian, Mark Wallinger, and Osman Yousefzada.