The Farjam Foundation is pleased to present the ongoing exhibition by Marwan Sahmarani, which has recently been featured in an interview published by The Kurator in Gulf News on January 2, 2026. The interview offers insight into Sahmarani’s artistic philosophy and his approach to presenting work within a non-profit institutional context.
Read the full interview on Gulf News
In the interview, Sahmarani reflects on the significance of exhibiting at the Farjam Foundation and the opportunities such a setting provides for deeper public engagement:
“I found it compelling to present the work in a Foundation rather than a gallery, particularly in Dubai. As a non-profit institution, the Foundation offers a different kind of engagement with the artwork—one free from the pressures of sales or market speculation. We were able to design the space to optimise presentation of these visually striking pieces, and since there will be some programming around it, there will also be an educational value to the public.”
— The Kurator, Interview with Marwan Sahmarani, Gulf News, Jan 2, 2026
The exhibition reflects the Foundation’s mission to support artistic practices that invite reflection and dialogue beyond commercial frameworks. Through carefully designed spatial presentation and accompanying public programming, Sahmarani’s work is positioned as both a visual and educational experience for diverse audiences.
The exhibition continues at The Farjam Foundation
Address: Unit GF-097 Gate Avenue 3, DIFC, Dubai
Opening hours: Monday – sunday 10am-10pm