One of the most renowned contemporary artists from the region, this is the first solo exhibition of Adnan’s work in Saudi Arabia, running from 1 February-30 June 2024.
Curated by Dr. Sébastien Delot, formerly Director of LaM (Lille Métropole Musée d’art moderne, d’art contemporain et d’art brut), the exhibition presents Etel Adnan’s creative journey across all periods and mediums of her remarkably diverse career.
With loans from significant international institutions and private collectors, Ithra’s Etel Adnan, Between East and West offers a comprehensive overview of Adnan’s multifaceted artistic practice delving into the depth and breadth of her connection with the Arab world, culture and language and how she harnessed her creativity to blend her eastern and western cultural influences. A comprehensive display of 41 of her works spans from the beginning of Adnan’s artistic career in the late 1950s through to her final creations in 2021 before her death, chronicling Adnan’s recourse to visual art as a medium that allowed for freer creative expression than language.
For the opening of the exhibition, Flint Culture organised a press trip for international media and representatives from cultural and educational institutions across the globe, including China, Italy, France, Lebanon and the UK.
