The Sharjah Art Foundation has launched 'Hiwariyyat', a platform hosting a series of in-depth conversations with artists, writers, curators, musicians, and other cultural producers who have contributed to the development of the artistic and cultural scene at both local and Arab levels.
The programme opens with a session featuring artist Mohammed Kazem, in a dialogue moderated by artist Ismail Al Rifai, Director of Translation and Arabic Content at the Foundation. The conversation will address the establishment and transformations of the art scene in the United Arab Emirates. The session will be held in Arabic on Saturday, 18 July 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Flying Saucer building in Sharjah.
The session forms part of the programme's broader aim to explore and ground the visual arts, trace the most significant shifts in the modern and contemporary art landscape, and attempt to revisit defining milestones in the history of new arts — shedding light on the vital roles played by prominent artists and creative figures.