In the language of art, few terms carry as much weight, or provoke as much contention, as the word ‘canon’. It operates as a silent arbiter of artistic memory, determining what endures and what recedes into obscurity within the evolving narrative of art history. To speak of the canon is to invoke a lineage of […]
“I guess, like all good things, it started with a Nigerian Scammer and a crackhead plotting in a room in East London.” This is what Opake had to say when asked about the inspiration behind their latest body of work. Confirming my impression of the two and their relationship with one another, unserious seriousness, equal […]
Contemporary art in Saudi Arabia is entering an exhilarating moment. One where confidence in exploring personal histories, cultural memory, and imagined futures is taking root. Where a genuine curiosity and openness is observed. And where artists are boldly experimenting with new systems and storytelling in ways that feel both fundamental and forward-looking. It’s certainly a […]
