In the next installment of the Art 101 talks at Alserkal Avenue, Laila Binbrek, the coordinating director of the National Pavilion UAE at the Venice Biennale will be discussing the UAE’s participation in the event, the world’s most prestigious art exhibition.
Moderated by Fiza Akram, the conversation with Binbrek will chart the history of the UAE’s participation since 2009 and mention the exhibitions of art and architecture that have been thoughtfully curated to represent the UAE on the international stage. This conversation will also discuss the significance of the biennale and the importance of the UAE’s participation in building its reputation as a rapidly developing cultural centre. Binbrek will also cover the forthcoming 2017 exhibition, ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors: Positions in Play’, curated by Hammad Nasar, which explores the theme of playfulness across generations of UAE-based artists, and touch on the Pavilion’s internship programme.
* The talk takes place on Sunday February 12, in Nadi Al Quoz, Alserkal Avenue at 6:30pm
* The 2017 Venice Biennale will run from May 13 - November 26 with preview from 10-12 May.
