Sharjah Heritage Museum exhibits student artworks that celebrate Emirati heritage - in pictures

  • Gozel Haydarova from Turkmenistan blends cultural elements from the UAE with her homeland in her art project that will be on display at Sharjah Heritage Museum. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Gozel Haydarova from Turkmenistan blends cultural elements from the UAE with her homeland in her art project that will be on display at Sharjah Heritage Museum. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Haydarova set out to create a contemporary outfit that incorporates traditional motifs
    Haydarova set out to create a contemporary outfit that incorporates traditional motifs
  • Emirati student Mariam Alsuwaidi, 20, was inspired by her grandmother to create a chandelier made of miniature burqas
    Emirati student Mariam Alsuwaidi, 20, was inspired by her grandmother to create a chandelier made of miniature burqas
  • Asma Yousefi, 23, from Iran, created a bisht-style abaya using the sadu weaving technique to remind viewers of the nuances of Emirati culture
    Asma Yousefi, 23, from Iran, created a bisht-style abaya using the sadu weaving technique to remind viewers of the nuances of Emirati culture
  • Yousefi's work also explores the similarities between Emirati and Iranian heritages, emphasising the cultural bridges that art can build
    Yousefi's work also explores the similarities between Emirati and Iranian heritages, emphasising the cultural bridges that art can build
  • Emirati student Latifa AlKokhardi's artwork features a transparent square adorned with red circles and verses from the Quran
    Emirati student Latifa AlKokhardi's artwork features a transparent square adorned with red circles and verses from the Quran
  • AlKokhardi's piece highlights the interplay between Emirati heritage and the Islamic faith, with the intention to provoke viewers' curiosity and understanding of UAE heritage
    AlKokhardi's piece highlights the interplay between Emirati heritage and the Islamic faith, with the intention to provoke viewers' curiosity and understanding of UAE heritage