Sharjah Art Foundation has announced that it will be reopening selected venues from 26th June 2020. To ensure the safety and well-being of its staff, visitors and community, the Foundation has established a range of new health and safety protocols in line with the recommendations set by UAE government authorities. Among other measures, these include enhanced disinfection and cleaning schedules and standards, reduced visitor capacity, temperature checks for staff and visitors, and a no-touch viewing experience throughout all open venues.
Reopening will begin with the Foundation’s current exhibition, Art in the Age of Anxiety, and its permanent installation, Rain Room Sharjah. To visit either venue, visitors are encouraged to book a reservation in advance. Both venues will be open to the public from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday to Thursday, and 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday.
Venue Information
Art in the Age of Anxiety
26th June to 26th September 2020
Galleries 1, 2 and 3, Al Mureijah Art Spaces, Al Mureijah Square
Hours: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday to Thursday; 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday
The most ambitious exhibition in the Middle East to date about art in the age of the internet, this exhibition brings together over 30 international contemporary artists and art collectives to explore the way everyday devices, technologies and digital networks have altered our collective consciousness.
Guests interested in visiting this exhibition can do so by booking an available slot at this link. Each slot will allow for limited visitor capacity in adherence to recommended social distancing guidelines, and viewings will be limited to 45 minutes.
Rain Room Sharjah
Open from 26 June 2020
Al Majarrah Park
Hours: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday to Thursday; 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday
This permanent installation by Random International invites visitors to walk through a room of pouring rain without getting wet. Viewings will be limited to five guests per booking in adherence to recommended social distancing guidelines. Tickets can be purchased at this link.
Additional information on Art in the Age of Anxiety and Rain Room Sharjah is available at sharjahart.org
Read our two-part interview with Omar Kholeif HERE
