Camar Candes Journey, 2011
Abdullah Al Saadi
Camar Candes Journey, 2011
Installation, 152 watercolour paintings, video
Dimensions variable
Commissioned by Sharjah Art Foundation
Overview
Join Emirati Artist Abdullah Al Saadi and his donkey as he talks about his Sharjah Biennial 10 Commission Camar Cande’s Journey on Monday, 9 May at 7:15 pm in the courtyard in front of the Sharjah Art Museum.
For Sharjah Biennial 10 the artist chronicled his trek through the northern region of the UAE and Oman. Accompanied by a donkey named Camar Cande and a dog, the artist documented the landscapes encountered on this journey with photographs, video and watercolour paintings.
In this special event, Al Saadi will share images of this expedition and stories of his experiences during the journey and the creation of this deeply personal work.
This event is free and open to the public and will be in Arabic.
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