How does referencing art of the past reveal social and economic realities that affect us in the present?  What does it mean when objects and symbols of historical oppression are subverted by contemporary artists and citizens?

To find out, listen to this episode recorded before Sharjah Biennial 15 opened, where Yinka Shonibare is in conversation with SB15 curator Hoor Al Qasimi.

In Sharjah, Shonibare  recreated eleven of London’s public statues and painted them in Dutch wax or batik fabric patterns. The work, called Decolonial Structures (2022), is a reminder of the violent legacies of once-powerful figures memorialised like this. 

All works are on view at Old Al Diwan Al Amiri till 11 June 2023.

Click here to view them online.

Press play to learn more about Shonibare’s practice, process and SB15 project as well as what makes his work speak to our current time and place.

To receive updates about the  15th Sharjah Biennial and the Sharjah Art Foundation’s year-round programme, follow us on Instagram @sharjahart.

How does referencing art of the past reveal social and economic realities that affect us in the present?  What does it mean when objects and symbols of historical oppression are subverted by contemporary artists and citizens?
To find out, listen to this episode recorded before Sharjah Biennial 15 opened, where Yinka Shonibare is in conversation with SB15 curator Hoor Al Qasimi.
In Sharjah, Shonibare  recreated eleven of London’s public statues and painted them in Dutch wax or batik fabric patterns. The work, called Decolonial Structures (2022), is a reminder of the violent legacies of once-powerful figures memorialised like this. 
All works are on view at Old Al Diwan Al Amiri till 11 June 2023.
Click <a href="https://sharjahart.org/sharjah-art-foundation/projects/decolonised-structures-2022">here</a> to view them online.
Press play to learn more about Shonibare’s practice, process and SB15 project as well as what makes his work speak to our current time and place.
To receive updates about the  15th Sharjah Biennial and the Sharjah Art Foundation’s year-round programme, follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharjahart/?hl=en">@sharjahart</a>.

Biennial Bytes is the official podcast of Sharjah Biennial 15 (SB15): ‘Thinking Historically in the Present’ and is presented by Sharjah Art Foundation. 

Bringing the Biennial to life for culture enthusiasts around the world, the podcast delves into the work of some of the most prominent artists practising today. Host Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of the Foundation and curator of SB15, talks to artists about their practice, their process and their project. 

What does it mean to think historically in the present? How can art speak to the times and places we live in? To find out, subscribe to Biennial Bytes and listen to new episodes every Monday.

Biennial Bytes is the official podcast of Sharjah Biennial 15 (SB15): ‘Thinking Historically in the Present’ and is presented by Sharjah Art Foundation. 
Bringing the Biennial to life for culture enthusiasts around the world, the podcast delves into the work of some of the most prominent artists practising today. Host Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of the Foundation and curator of SB15, talks to artists about their practice, their process and their project. 
What does it mean to think historically in the present? How can art speak to the times and places we live in? To find out, subscribe to Biennial Bytes and listen to new episodes every Monday.

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