Image: Taysir Batniji, ‘Just in Case #2’, 2024. Courtesy of the artist and Sfeir-Semler Gallery Beirut/Hamburg
In the context of new exhibition ‘Myths of the new future’, artist Taysir Batniji will introduce his multi-media practice, in relation to ‘Disruptions’ (2015–17) on display in the exhibition.
Taysir Batniji's practice draws on the artist's personal biography and the turbulence of history and the present. His multidisciplinary practice – drawing, installation, sculpture, performance, photography and video – has a metaphorical, poetic dimension. Through his exploration of the private and the public spheres, of displacement and obstruction, memory and disappearance, Taysir Batniji presents a shifting definition of his own identity, which has been shaped geographically and culturally by both the Middle East and the West.
Batniji (b. Gaza, Palestine) has presented solo exhibitions at Mathaf, Qatar (2022); MAC VAL, Paris (2021); Les Rencontres d’Arles (2018); Aperture Foundation, New York (2018); Contemporary Art Space André Malraux, Colmar (2016); and Marseille/Provence (2013). Selected group exhibitions include: Lyon Biennale (2024); Berlin Biennale (2022); MAC VAL and Jeu de Paume, Paris (2019); Center Pompidou (2014); Istanbul Biennale (2011); and the Venice Biennale (2011, 2009, 2003). Batniji graduated from at Al Najah University, Nablus, Palestine, and the School of Arts, Bourges, France.
Event Details
Saturday 17 May, 12–1pm
Tickets
Free, book in advance here
Access
This event takes place in the library and event space on the ground floor of 5 Florence Street.
The building has step free access and a lift.
Accessible toilets are available.
The nearest subway station is Bridge Street, a 14 minute walk away.
