An interdisciplinary artist whose practice frequently confronts the visual memory of local landscapes, Asma Belhamar has used this anchoring theme to merge architectural and organic elements to inform her practice.

Asma Belhamar’s work explores the phenomenon of the 'megastructure' in the UAE and its confrontation with the visual memory of the land. Her highly technical craft transforms these megastructures into visual poetry and questions how they have impacted our …

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Jan 8, 2024 · In this new solo exhibition titled ‘Solid Void’ at Gallery 1 of Abu Dhabi’s 421, Emirati artist Asma Belhamar presents a major body of work inspired by the UAE’s architectural history. The exhibition bears a footnote from the artist’s reflections on culture and national identity in flux.

Jun 11, 2023 · Her work examines the South Asian origins of the building’s rooftop balustrade, imported by foreign migrant labour within a timeframe that predates the Emirates' statehood. Belhamar highlights this instance of cultural transfer by integrating her own artwork into its dilapidated segments.

Asma Belhamar's practice frequently confronts the visual memory of local landscapes. Through this anchoring theme, she merges architectural and organic elements, translating them into …

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Asma Belhamar is an Emirati artist. Their work is currently being shown at Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai. Numerous key galleries and museums such as Warehouse421 have featured Asma Belhamar's work in the past. Asma Belhamar has been featured in articles for e-flux, Art in America and ArtDaily.

Asma Belhamar's "Chasing the dance of Alfay", invites visitors to immerse themselves in an interesting dialogue between patterns and shadows. The artworks provides an experience of chasing shadows that reflect the patterns inspired by UAE's vernacular architecture, transforming into a movement symbolizing time and speed.