In this episode of Backstory, curator and art historian Salah Hassan elaborates on the historical significance of Untitled (1990), a painting by Gavin Jantjes, and how it contributes to the discourse and representation of African and African Diaspora art.



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CREDITS

Host: Salah M Hassan. 

Artwork: Untitled  (1990) by Gavin Janjtes.

Producers: Jyoti Dhar, Kamayani Sharma and Mahshid Rafiei.

Film and Multimedia: Dima Bittard, Unnikrishnan Suresh, Ward Helal, Shafeek Nalakath Kareem, and Magdi Tawfig.

Special Thanks: Nawar Al Qassimi and Carmen Hassan.



© Sharjah Art Foundation, 2023

In this episode of Backstory, curator and art historian Salah Hassan elaborates on the historical significance of Untitled (1990), a painting by Gavin Jantjes, and how it contributes to the discourse and representation of African and African Diaspora art.
 
Backstory is available in both audio and video formats. To view this episode in video, click <a href="https://youtu.be/qg7cIy8RsR4?feature=shared">here</a>.
 
CREDITS
Host: Salah M Hassan. 
Artwork: Untitled  (1990) by Gavin Janjtes.
Producers: Jyoti Dhar, Kamayani Sharma and Mahshid Rafiei.
Film and Multimedia: Dima Bittard, Unnikrishnan Suresh, Ward Helal, Shafeek Nalakath Kareem, and Magdi Tawfig.
Special Thanks: Nawar Al Qassimi and Carmen Hassan.
 
© Sharjah Art Foundation, 2023

Speaking of Art, the official podcast of Sharjah Art Foundation, brings together a diverse range of perspectives on contemporary art from Asia, Africa and around the world. Hosted by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of the Foundation, the show features in-depth conversations with some of the most prominent artists and curators practising today, exploring the impact of their work on our current moment as well as its historical significance. Subscribe to Speaking of Artand enjoy greater insight into artists’ practices and our exhibitions from anywhere in the world.

For more information about all our exhibitions and programmes, please visit our website or follow us on Instagram @sharjahart. 

Speaking of Art, the official podcast of Sharjah Art Foundation, brings together a diverse range of perspectives on contemporary art from Asia, Africa and around the world. Hosted by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of the Foundation, the show features in-depth conversations with some of the most prominent artists and curators practising today, exploring the impact of their work on our current moment as well as its historical significance. Subscribe to Speaking of Art and enjoy greater insight into artists’ practices and our exhibitions from anywhere in the world.
For more information about all our exhibitions and programmes, please visit our website or follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharjahart/?hl=en">@sharjahart</a>.

Speaking of Art, the official podcast of Sharjah Art Foundation, brings together a diverse range of perspectives on contemporary art from Asia, Africa and around the world. Hosted by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of the Foundation, the show features in-depth conversations with some of the most prominent artists and curators practising today, exploring the impact of their work on our current moment as well as its historical significance. Subscribe to Speaking of Art and enjoy greater insight into artists’ practices and our exhibitions from anywhere in the world.   For more information about all our exhibitions and programmes, please visit our website or follow us on Instagram @sharjahart.

Speaking of Art

Speaking of Art, the official podcast of Sharjah Art Foundation, brings together a diverse range of perspectives on contemporary art from Asia, Africa and around the world. Hosted by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of the Foundation, the show features in-depth conversations with some of the most prominent artists and curators practising today, exploring the impact of their work on our current moment as well as its historical significance. Subscribe to Speaking of Art   and enjoy greater insight into artists’ practices and our exhibitions from anywhere in the world. 

For more information about all our exhibitions and programmes, please visit our website or follow us on Instagram @sharjahart. 

Speaking of Art, the official podcast of Sharjah Art Foundation, brings together a diverse range of perspectives on contemporary art from Asia, Africa and around the world. Hosted by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of the Foundation, the show features in-depth conversations with some of the most prominent artists and curators practising today, exploring the impact of their work on our current moment as well as its historical significance. Subscribe to Speaking of Art   and enjoy greater insight into artists’ practices and our exhibitions from anywhere in the world. 
For more information about all our exhibitions and programmes, please visit our website or follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharjahart/?hl=en">@sharjahart</a>.

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