Curator led tours of 'And The Mirrors Are Many'

4 February 2023 - 22 April 2023
10:00 - 21:00

Join exhibition curator Mona Al-Jadir for a special guided tour of the major exhibition And The Mirrors are Many. This 45-minute tour will include an in-depth discussion around the themes of the exhibition and an overview of the artworks on display. The tour also includes a performance by artist Reem Almenahli. 

And The Mirrors Are Many

5 February 2023 - 8 May 2023
10:00 - 20:00

And The Mirrors Are Many investigates institutional repositories of memory–the museum, the memorial and the archive–and poses the questions: why do we remember, and how? 

This exhibition is curated by Mona Al-Jadir and emerged from a year-long journey as part of the 421 Curatorial Development Exhibition Program in collaboration with The Bombay Institute for Critical Analysis and Research (BICAR) and with mentorship from curator Sabih Ahmed.  

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Mahshid Rafiei: Of Mythic Proportions

5 February 2023 - 8 May 2023
10:00 - 20:00

The first solo exhibition presenting the work of Mahshid Rafiei, Of Mythic Proportions is a large-scale installation of five newly commissioned works. 

This exhibition is a result of the 421 Artistic Development Exhibition Program, which is organized in collaboration with pedagogical partner The Institute of Emerging Art. Of Mythic Proportions is the inaugural presentation of the 2023 edition of the program.

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Performance by Reem Almenhali

5 February 2023 - 8 May 2023

In this performance, Reem Al Menhali presents a series of poems of varying lengths, tones, and rhythms that reimagine historical time-keeping. 

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The Living Archive

5 February 2023 - 21 June 2023

As part of our Winter 2023 Season, we invite visitors to head to our front desk to pick up recycled seed paper, which includes various fruit and vegetable seeds to be planted in the pots located in Courtyard 2. The seed paper can be planted after writing a meaningful memory on it.

Spring 2023: Savour the Sun and the Moon

21 March 2023 - 21 June 2023

The Spring 2023 program presents two new exhibitions and over 20 workshops, special events, and excursions that bring us together to communally slow down and contemplate, allowing for a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. This seasonal program includes workshops, supper clubs, listening parties, cultural tours and excursions, outdoor night markets, and more, all offering intuitive and perceptible ways to contribute to shared new beginnings. 

Ramadan 2023 Program

23 March 2023 - 21 April 2023

The program features listening parties, outdoor night markets, drop-in creative workshops, stargazing excursions, community gatherings, and a supper club. This year’s Ramadan program at 421 ushers in the Spring 2023 Season, and with that, lays the foundation for a season’s worth of sensory experiences that allow us to collectively reflect and hone in on ideas that unite us all under starry skies. 

Round 4: 100/100: Hundred Best Arabic Posters at Umm Al Emarat Park

23 March 2023 - 23 April 2023

The 100 posters featured in this exhibition were selected through an open call as part of the 4th edition of the 100/100: Hundred Best Arabic Posters competition, which is supported by 421. The competition drew thousands of submissions from over 30 countries and the winning works were chosen to be part of the exhibition. This exhibition was previously presented at 421 and is now taking place at Umm Al Emarat Park until April 23 for wider public viewing. 

Moonlit Market: An Outdoor Ramadan Night Market

1 April 2023 - 2 April 2023
21:00

Moonlit Market brings together locally-based food concepts, creative businesses, artists, and artisans over two days to activate the outdoor plaza at 421 in Mina Zayed. 

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Drop-in Market Workshop: Pop-up Stargazing Session with Al Sadeem Observatory

1 April 2023 - 2 April 2023
21:00

Experience the drop-in stargazing sessions at the Moonlight Market taking place in 421 on April 1 and 2. Organized in collaboration with Al Sadeem Observatory's astronomy team, these sessions feature smart telescopes and give visitors the chance to observe the stars, moon, and distant planets.

Culture Bus: Bayt AlMamzar

8 April 2023
17:00 - 20:00

The 421 Culture Bus is back and we are ready to take you on a journey to Bayt AlMamzar this Ramadan!  The evening will include an tour through the Bayt AlMamzar galleries and a community potluck iftar. 

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Culture Bus: Al Sadeem Observatory

9 April 2023
22:00 - 01:00

The 421 Culture Bus is back and we are ready to take you on a journey to the moon and back with Al Sadeem Observatory! Join us for a unique stargazing experience on the outskirts of the city and observe the moon, stars, planets, and other cosmic objects using traditional and smart telescopes.

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