Sharjah Art Museum
Part 8 of the photo tour of Sharjah Biennial 11: Re:emerge. Towards a New Cultural Cartography, 13 March - 13 May 2013. Curator: Yuko Hasegawa. More than 100 participants.
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Prayer Room. 2012
Twenty photographs, Lambda C-print, matte
In his photography, Ammar Al Attar chronicles his surroundings and the contemporary landscape, going beyond mere documentation to engage with issues impacting the social fabric of the United Arab Emirates. For this project, Al Attar surveys prayer rooms across the United Arab Emirates. The interiors are often humble, in line with Islamic tenets and in contrast to the exterior architectural opulence in the UAE. Serenity and stillness are prevalent in these makeshift spaces, elevating them from ordinary rooms in malls and business centres to egalitarian spiritual sanctuaries. The sense of order and togetherness offers a reprieve from the bustling chaos of urban development.
© Photo: Haupt & Binder
© Text: SB11 Guidebook
Part 8 of the photo tour of Sharjah Biennial 11: Re:emerge. Towards a New Cultural Cartography, 13 March - 13 May 2013. Curator: Yuko Hasegawa. More than 100 participants.