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The Artists Reshaping the Cultural Landscape — Including Our Own Shama Al Hamed
July 31, 2025

"We were absolutely fascinated by Shama’s exhibition, I Jump — Will I Stick the Landing?, which ran from February to April this year. The show invited visitors into a world of paintings, sculptures, and installations, all woven together by the artist’s personal journey. What is especially interesting is how architectural motifs — inspired by the buildings that surrounded her as a child — became the heart of her work. Repeated and transformed, these elements bring a dreamlike vibe, showing how the spaces we grow up in can shape the way we create."