tha.ma.neen.nat & Archive 80
– May 1, 2011
On 18 April we attended the opening of Archive80 exhibition. The exhibition is curated by Alia Al Shamsi who describes it as a collection of? “artwork that reflects growing up in the UAE during the 1980s. From global brands gaining local meaning, icons and pop stars, TV programs, advertisements and stories from your childhood. A platform to celebrate a vibrant colorful decade, an interactive exhibition where everyone will find a little something of his or her own childhood.”
Archive80 included a number of paintings, photography, vintage outfits, videos, and music installations that represented something from the 80s. The exhibition includes a mixture of professional and amateur artists and photographers as well as a fresh contributions by a number of non-art background participants.
The participants included: Aida Al Busaidy – Alaa Edris – Alia Lootah – Fatma Bujsaim – Hala Al Fawwaz – Hamda Al Hashemi – Hedaya Al Rahma – Iman Ben Chaibah – Khawla Al Marri – Leila Al Marashi – Maitha Darwish – Mohammed Al Junaibi – Mohammed Kazim – Noor Al Suwaidi – Reem Abdalla – Rooda Al Naema – Shaima Al Tamimi
