Washington, US: The UAE Embassy in Washington is organizing an art exhibition titled “While the Coffee Grounds Settle: Stories from Women in the UAE” from 22nd of September to the 14th of October 2022.
The exhibition, held at Fathom Gallery in Washington, DC is being coordinated by the Dirwaza Curatorial Lab in Abu Dhabi.
The event is showcasing numerous artworks by 27 Emirati artists and UAE residents.
“Art has a special ability to connect diverse peoples and cultures,” Ms. Shaima Gargash, Deputy Chief of Mission at the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC remarked while further elaborating that, “It is a celebration of women, spaces, and fora that bring women together to reflect creativity and development in our society.”
The event is part of Emirati Women’s Day celebrations that recognize women’s contributions to the arts and culture fields, as well as their role in strengthening social ties.
The displayed artwork reflects the diversity of styles and topics addressed by participating artists, including the artist Ghada Al-Sayegh, who uses digital technology, and Sheikha Al-Ketbi, who specialises in installation art.
Dr. Najat Makki and Benedict Gaimont, who specialize in abstract painting and whose artworks embody the concept of social cohesion, are also part of the exhibition.
This exhibition celebrates the essential role of women as the building blocks of any nation or society. It also seeks to highlight the nature of exchange, community, and growth.
Ms. Munira Al Sayegh, Founder of Dirwaza Curatorial Lab and Independent Curator highlighted about the ongoing exhibition.
Apart from the 12th and 13th of October, the ongoing exhibition will be open to general public, free of any admission fee from 11.00 AM to 6.00 PM every day.