Alienation, a state of being detached or estranged, can refer to how people are excluded or marginalised due to barriers in language, culture, religion, social disposition, sexuality or political views. The consequences of these barriers take shape in various contexts, including ties between nations and ideological clashes between individuals. Works in this exhibition highlight how alienation is manifested in scenarios as diverse as geopolitical relations and personal daily experiences. The works investigate the banalities of immigration processes, as well as ideas of national identity.
Mud, Iron, and Ink for a Perfect Crime, Shawki Youssef, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Men at Work III, Abdulnasser Gharem, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Men at Work "Restored Behaviour" series, Abdulnasser Gharem, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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No More Tears, Abdulnasser Gharem, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Responses to an Immigration Request from One Hundred and Ninety Four Governments [No. 5 Angola], Raafat Ishak, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Responses to an Immigration Request from One Hundred and Ninety Four Governments [No. 3 Algeria], Raafat Ishak, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Responses to an Immigration Request from One Hundred and Ninety Four Governments [No. 2 Albania], Raafat Ishak, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Responses to an Immigration Request from One Hundred and Ninety Four Governments [No. 4 Andora], Raafat Ishak, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Responses to an Immigration Request from One Hundred and Ninety Four Governments [No. 7 Argentina], Raafat Ishak, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Responses to an Immigration Request from One Hundred and Ninety Four Governments [No. 6 Antigua], Raafat Ishak, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Munich Glamour (diptych), Jeffar Khaldi, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Special Report, Jeffar Khaldi, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Good Stamp, Jeffar Khaldi, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Go Where, Jeffar Khaldi, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Nation Estate - Jerusalem Floor, Larissa Sansour, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Nation Estate - Main Lobby, Larissa Sansour, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Nation Estate - Olive Tree, Larissa Sansour, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Nabih Awada’s Letters from Family and Friends, Akram Zaatari, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Here and Now 4, Bashar Hroub, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Here and Now 2, Bashar Hroub, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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The Message Project, Faycal Baghriche, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Double Vue F, Camille Zakharia, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Coastal Promenade, Reclaim series, Camille Zakharia, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Chasing the Utopia 2, Walid Siti, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Observers of Change I, Lateefa Bint Maktoum, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Contested Land series (Diptych), Sama Al Shaibi, From the collection of: Barjeel Art Foundation
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Curator: Mandy Merzaban
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