Foam and Middle East Archive present a compelling two-part exhibition project in Amsterdam-West. Explore a solo show by Yomna El Beyaly at Galerie Mercatorplein and a group presentation at MAQAM. These exhibitions delve into visual culture and women's lives from the Middle East and North Africa. Public programs, including workshops and guided tours, will foster community engagement.
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Foam and Middle East Archive present a two-part exhibition project in Amsterdam-West, featuring a solo show at Galerie Mercatorplein and a group presentation at MAQAM. Both exhibitions draw from the 'Al Nisa / Women' publication and explore visual culture from the Middle East and North Africa.
Foam and Middle East Archive collaborate on 'Middle East Archive,' a multi-part exhibition project taking place across two locations in Amsterdam-West: Galerie Mercatorplein and MAQAM. Yomna El Beyaly's solo exhibition at Mercatorplein focuses on an intimate and nuanced portrayal of women and girls in Egypt, highlighting their everyday lives, rituals of care, beauty, togetherness, and public presence. Her work presents women as complex individuals rather than mere symbols. Simultaneously, MAQAM hosts a group presentation featuring works by Najla Said, Rania Matar, Chiara Wettmann, Farah Al Qasimi, Mariam El Gendy, Haneen Hadiy, Taqwa Bint Ali, Tanya Habjouqa, Yumna Al Arashi, and Nadia Bseiso. This dual presentation encourages a dialogue between the locations, inviting visitors to experience the project holistically. The inauguration will connect the public space of Mercatorplein with the more intimate MAQAM setting. The project is part of Foam's multi-year trajectory focusing on visual culture from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and is curated in collaboration with Romaisa Baddar. Foam has a long-standing presence in Amsterdam-West through Galerie Mercatorplein and its satellite location MAQAM, maintaining strong ties with the area's diverse communities. A public program of workshops and guided photography tours is planned throughout the exhibition period to foster engagement with local residents.
The exhibitions are accessible across two locations in Amsterdam-West. Visitors are encouraged to experience both venues. Further details on the public program, including workshops and guided tours, are available. Information on ticketing and admission for Foam's main exhibitions is typically found on their website, but specific details for these satellite locations are not provided here.
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