Sharjah Art Foundation Hosts First Solo Exhibition of Brazilian Artist Antonio Dias in the Region
By hosting this comprehensive exhibition, Sharjah affirms its position as a leading cultural center in the region, capable of attracting and presenting artworks of high historical and aesthetic import
September 23, 2024, 8:49 pm

Sharjah Art Foundation Hosts First Solo Exhibition of Brazilian Artist Antonio Dias in the Region

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Sharjah Art Foundation is organizing a unique exhibition titled "In Search of an Open Puzzle" for the late Brazilian artist Antonio Dias, as part of its Fall 2024 program. The exhibition will be held at Al Hamriyah Studios from September 28 to December 8, 2024, and is the artist's first solo exhibition in the region.

The exhibition highlights Dias' (1944-2018) artistic journey spanning more than five decades, which was characterized by transcending physical and conceptual boundaries. Through a variety of artistic media, Dias addressed complex social and political issues, using powerful images, bold colors, and enigmatic symbols to criticize the military dictatorship in Brazil.

The exhibits include works from various stages of the artist's life, from his early paintings in the 1960s to his late artistic installations.

The exhibition features monochrome paintings filled with texts, organized geometric installations, performance experiments documented on Super 8 films, as well as abstract paintings characterized by metallic pigments and vibrant colors.

This exhibition comes from the curation of Hoor Al Qasimi, President of Sharjah Art Foundation, in collaboration with Reem Shadid, Assistant Curator at the foundation. It aims to celebrate the diverse and revolutionary nature of Dias' artistic legacy, which intertwines with the history of prominent art movements such as Neo-Concretism, Abstractionism, Tropicália, and Arte Povera.

It's worth noting that Dias' works have been exhibited in prestigious global exhibitions such as the Venice Biennale and Documenta Kassel, and have been acquired by global art institutions like Tate Modern and the Guggenheim Museum.

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
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For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”

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Sharjah Art Foundation Hosts First Solo Exhibition of Brazilian Artist Antonio Dias in the Region

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