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Modern & Contemporary
Booth A18Elmarsa Gallery at Abu Dhabi Art: A Curated Journey through MENA’s Artistic Traditions
This year at Abu Dhabi Art, Elmarsa Gallery presents a thoughtfully curated selection of works by leading modern artists from the MENA region, showcased in three thematic segments: IKRA: Recite, Portraiture, and Signs and Calligraphy. Our presentation offers a focused look into the evolving painting techniques across North Africa and beyond, spotlighting the legacy of miniatures, literary traditions, and calligraphic arts.
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IKRA | To Recite
Hamed Abdalla (Egypt, 1917–1985), Jellal Ben Abdallah (Tunisia, 1921–2017), Mahjoub Ben Bella (Algeria, 1946–2020), Abdelaziz Gorgi (Tunisia, 1928–2008), M'hamed Issiakhem (Algeria, 1928–1985), Mohamed Racim (Algeria, 1896–1975) -
Portraiture
Hamed Abdalla (Egypt, 1917–1985), Jellal Ben Abdallah (Tunisia, 1921–2017), Farid Belkahia (Morocco, 1934–2014), Baya Mahieddine (Algeria, 1931–1998), Louay Kayali (Syria, 1934–1978), Ibrahim Shahda (Egypt, 1929–1991), Yahia Turki (Tunisia, 1903–1969) -
Signs & Calligraphy
Hamed Abdalla (Egypt, 1917–1985), Mahjoub Ben Bella (Algeria, 1946–2020), Nejib Belkhodja (Tunisia, 1933–2007), Jilali Gharbaoui (Morocco, 1930–1971), Mohammed Khadda (Algeria, 1930–1991) -
Focus Curated by Myrna Ayad
Booth A19Exploring Tunisian Modernism: Aly Ben Salem at Abu Dhabi Art 2024
At this year’s Abu Dhabi Art, in the Focus Section curated by Myrna Ayad, Elmarsa Gallery presents selected works by pioneering Tunisian artist Aly Ben Salem, with a focus on pieces from the 1940s and 1950s. This selection captures Ben Salem’s dedication to Tunisian iconography and his unique approach to bridging heritage with academic influences. Known as a key figure in Tunisia’s cultural renaissance, Ben Salem’s work embodies themes of freedom, beauty, and identity within modernist art.
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Aly Ben Salem
Tunisia, 1910–2001
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Abu Dhabi Art : 2024
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