Welcome to the Quarantine files this Spring 2020.
Delivering intriguing reads sympathizing with us all as we feel this uncertain ‘in-between-ness’ in our homes with our families and ourselves. Just as we experience these hesitant tendencies, we acknowledge this time as an incredible moment for growth, change and transformation —to cross new thresholds.These next round of interviews with artists and curators feature those whose works tackle and attest to these transient and dislocated feelings. Read and get inspired! You're not alone..
Be sure to check out the incredible ‘Artist in Quarantine’ project below I have been building - including a collection of artist studio images and quotes as they creatively cope with the quarantine.
Stay strong out there and wash your hands. --Suzy Sikorski
Featured posts:
Introducing the ‘Artists in Quarantine’ series that is documenting artists from the region who are finding creativity in self-isolating times. What are artists doing while under quarantine in their studio and creative spaces? The series featured in short episodes on Instagram and MEA blog includes photos, short videos and inspiring quotes—opening a window into these artists’ intimate spaces to see how they have been creatively coping.
This April, Suzy shared her ‘story on Instagram storytelling’ in promoting further Middle Eastern art education during Sultan Al Qassemi’s first online cultural majlis. Speakers included HE Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development; Vilma Jurkute, Director of Alserkal Avenue; Manal Ataya, Director-General of the Sharjah Museums Authority; Suheyla Takesh, Curator at Barjeel Art Foundation; and Bill Bragin, Executive artistic director of The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi.