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On the shores of Khorfakkan, where mountains meet the sea, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim has spent a lifetime listening to the land. In the wind-scoured cliffs and shifting tides, he finds the shapes, colors, and rhythms that have become the heartbeat of his art—whether painted on canvas or formed into sculptures that seem as if they were unearthed from another time.
This exhibition is part of ‘The Gallery Collective’, a unique two-year partnership between Sotheby’s Dubai and the UAE’s homegrown galleries, which launched in November 2024 with a rotating calendar of exhibitions.
Inspired by the shifting light of Khor Fakkan, Ibrahim’s biomorphic sculptures move through a spectrum of color—from sunrise’s first glow to the fading hues of sunset.
‘Narratives of Belonging’ honours both the Emiratis who established the region's cultural and creative scene and defined the voice of the Arabic creative, as well as those who are building on the rich legacy of their forebears.
For the first time, Ibrahim’s iconic papier mâché sculptures have been recast for outdoor display using fiberglass, resin, and polystyrene over a steel armature.
Part of the UAE’s first generation of contemporary artists, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim’s work reflects a deep connection to his birthplace between the Gulf of Oman and the Hajar Mountains, Khorfakkan.
With just a few days left until the start of the 60th Venice Biennale, we have taken a look at the UAE Pavilion in the past editions of the Venice Biennale:
Unveiled in 2020, the Club stands in DIFC, the heart of the city’s financial centre. Spanning an impressive 6,000 square metres, the Club is set over five floors of a Foster + Partners designed building and provides its Members with an environment in which they can come together to entertain, exchange ideas, dine and participate in a rich cultural programme of events.
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim, a famous Emirati artist whose themes of his works are the different logos of Art Abu Dhabi 2023, is present at this of international event with an interesting project from Lawrie Shabibi Gallery. William Lawrie