Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive
Sat 2 March - Sun 26 May
Kettle's Yard House and Gallery
Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage. This exhibition presents key works from this period alongside a new series which explores themes of loss, memory and renewal.
Inspired by a seed’s ability to sprout roots in new environments, Kourbaj will grow Syrian wheat (donated by ICARDA) at Kettle’s Yard and Downing College, creating new work in collaboration with The Heong Gallery, Cambridge University Botanic Garden and the Sainsbury Laboratory, Cambridge University, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
The exhibition – the artist’s largest to date – will include installation, sculpture, performance and works on paper. Kourbaj will be present at intervals throughout the exhibition, which will evolve as he adds to the displays.
A concurrent exhibition of work by Issam Kourbaj is taking place at the Heong Gallery, Downing College, Cambridge. A new publication will explore the themes and artworks in both exhibitions. ‘Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive’ is curated by Guy Haywood with Amy Tobin.
Cost: FREE, come along
Timing
In person
11:00am-5:00pm daily from Saturday 2 March until Sunday 26 May
All times
Sat 2 March | 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Sun 3 March | 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Mon 4 March | 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Tue 5 March | 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
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