Ziad Antar

Country of Origin: Lebanon

Medium(s):

• Photography (notably using expired film and vintage cameras)

• Video and experimental film

• Sculpture and installation

Key Themes in Their Work:

Ziad Antar’s artistic practice delves into the complexities of memory, time, and socio-political landscapes. His work often reflects on the aftermath of conflict, urban transformation, and the ephemeral nature of modern life. By employing outdated photographic materials and techniques, Antar challenges conventional perceptions of image-making, emphasizing the medium’s limitations and potentials. His projects frequently explore:

  • The interplay between decay and preservation in visual media.

  • The socio-economic impacts of urban development in the Middle East.

  • The juxtaposition of traditional narratives with contemporary realities.

  • The role of art in documenting and interpreting historical events.

Notable Exhibitions or Collections Their Work Is Part Of:

Solo Exhibitions:

  • “Portrait of a Territory”, Sharjah Art Foundation, UAE (2012)

  • “Expired”, Selma Feriani Gallery, London, UK (2011)

  • “Dark Matter”, Crypt of Saint-Joseph Church, Beirut, Lebanon (2017)

  • “After Images”, Beirut Exhibition Center, Lebanon (2016)

  • “Untitled Limits”, Almine Rech Gallery, Brussels, Belgium (2015)

Group Exhibitions:

  • 54th Venice Biennale, Italy (2011)

  • Sharjah Biennial 10, UAE (2011)

  • Media City Seoul, Seoul Museum of Art, South Korea (2010)

  • Home Works IV, Galerie Sfeir Semler, Beirut, Lebanon (2008)

  • The Generational: Younger Than Jesus, New Museum, New York, USA (2009)

Collections:

  • Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, France

  • British Museum, London, UK

  • Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France

  • Aïshti Foundation, Beirut, Lebanon

  • Dalloul Art Foundation, Beirut, Lebanon

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