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A Forum for Debate

by Abhilasha Singh
Jumana Abboud, Adel Abdessemed, Saâdane Afif, Doa Aly, Sammy Biloji, Allora & Calzadilla, Tony Chakar, Mounir Fatmi, Fakhri El Ghezal, Mona Hatoum, Lamia Joreige, Bouchra Khalili, Sandra Madi, Basim Magdy, Rima Maroun, Selma & Sofiane Ouissi, Jalal Toufic, Akram Zaatari at Argos Centre for Art and Media October 2nd, 2011 - December 18th, 2011
Posted 10/2/11

Locus Agonistes aims to participate in the dynamic, lively, and complex debates of contemporary critical cultures in Arab societies and localities adjacent to them in Europe. The project is inspired by the momentous historical forces and the emancipatory logics that are currently reshaping debates on civic identities, political subjectivities, cultural strategies, and artistic practices in Arab societies; and is conceived as a response to the various scenarios of rupture between antagonistic poli... [more]

Future Promises

by Mara Goldwyn
Ziad Abillama, Jananne Al-Ani, Manal Al-Dowayan, Ahmed Alsoudani, Ziad Antar, Kader Attia, Ayman Baalbaki, Fayçal Baghriche, Lara Baladi, Yto Barrada, Taysir Batniji, Abdelkader Benchamma, Ayman Yossri Daydban, Mounir Fatmi, Abdulnasser Gharem, Mona Hatoum, Raafat Ishak, Emily Jacir, Nadia Kaabi-Linke, Yazan Khalili, Ahmed Mater, Driss Ouadahi at La Biennale di Venezia (Venice Biennale) June 2nd, 2011 - November 20th, 2011
Posted 6/6/11

Change has been bubbling to the surface across the Arab region, and as it passes the boiling point, it’s unclear what to do with so much hot water. What direction will the post-revolution(s) take? Who will determine the shape of things to come, and how? Disillusionment with politics has perhaps been the driving force behind much of the movement. In the meanwhile, strategies for creating and defining the future are being contemplated and considered and not only are other voices being included but differe... [more]