TALK WITH THE ARTIST MOUNIRA AL SOLH AND THE CURATORS JOÃO MOURÃO AND LUÍS SILVA
Mounira Al Solh - Oh Pigeon, Don’t Sleep, Don’t Sleep
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Titled Y'a Hamam Yalla Ma Tnam, Ma Tnam ("Oh Pigeon, Don't Sleep, Don't Sleep"), a verse from a lullaby that is very popular in Lebanon and Syria, Mounira Al Solh's exhibition brings together works that have never been presented together, creating a unique narrative that explores Al Solh's deep engagement with micro-stories and political action. The central axis of the exhibition is formed by Nami Nami Noooom, Yalla Tnaaam ("Sleep, Sleep, Sleep, Let's Sleep"), a powerful large-scale installation that anchors the emotional and narrative flow of the exhibition. This is a deeply personal work, inspired by Al Solh's childhood during the Lebanese Civil War.
Building upon the installation Nami Nami Noooom, Yalla Tnaaam (“Sleep, Sleep, Sleep, Let’s Sleep”), 2023, along with other works, the curators and the artist will offer insights into Al Solh’s ongoing research. Their discussion will explore intricate social and political contexts, with a particular emphasis on feminist themes, micro-historical narratives, and the impacts of conflict and migration.
The talk will be in English.
Image credits:
Nami nami noooom, yalla tnaaam
2023
Embroidered pajamas, sound
Various dimensions
Installation view, Nami Nami Noooom, Yalla Tnaaam. The ABN Amro Art Award, H’ART Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Photo: Gert Jan van Rooij
Courtesy of the artist and Sfeir-Semler Gallery Beirut/Hamburg
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Mounira Al Solh represented Lebanon at the 60th Venice Biennale (2024) and and will have a solo exhibition at Museum Bonnefanten in Maastricht in June 2025; Mounira has had exhibitions at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead, UK (2022); Mori Art Museum, Tokyo (2020); Jameel Arts Centre, Dubai (2018); Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Doha (2018); and The Art Institute Chicago (2018). Al solh has also participated in group exhibitions including the São Paulo Biennial (2024), Sharjah Biennial (2023); Museum Het Valkhof, Nijmengen, the Netherlands (2022); Busan Biennale (2022); ROZENSTRAAT, Amsterdam (2022); Musée National de Pablo Picasso–La Guerre et la Paix, Vallauris, France (2020); Palais De Tokyo, Paris (2020); Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven (2020); Carré d’Art Musée d’art contemporain de Nîmes (2018); Documenta 14, Kassel and Athens (2017); Venice Biennale (2015); New Museum Triennial, New York (2012); Sharjah Biennial 9 (2009); and 11th International Istanbul Biennial (2009), among others. The artist won the ABN AMRO Art Award (2023); The Derek Williams Trust Artes Mundi Purchase Prize (2023), received the Uriôt Prize from the Rijksakademie, Amsterdam (2007); and the Black Magic Woman Award, Amsterdam (2007). She was also shortlisted for the Abraaj Group Art Prize, Dubai (2015) and nominated for the Volkskrant Award, Amsterdam (2009). Her video Rawane’s Song won the jury prize at Videobrasil (2007).
Image: Courtesy of the artist and Sfeir-Semler Gallery Beirut/Hamburg. Photo: Walid Rashid.
