Tashkeel, a Dubai-based art organization founded in 2008 by Sheikha Lateefa bint Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is presenting "Unfolding," the debut solo exhibition by Emirati artist Moza Al Falasi. Opening May 12 at Tashkeel's Nad Al Sheba 1 Gallery, the show marks the culmination of Al Falasi's participation in the Tashkeel Critical Practice Programme (CPP), where she was mentored by Luisa Menano and Hanaa Bou Hamdan. The exhibition explores memory, loss, and the passing of time through photography, sound, painting, plaster, and fabric, reflecting on inherited grief and personal loss, including the deaths of her parents and husband.
The exhibition matters because it highlights Tashkeel's role in nurturing emerging UAE-based artists through its CPP, which provides funding, studio access, and mentorship over twelve months. "Unfolding" also demonstrates how contemporary art in the region is engaging with deeply personal and universal themes of grief and identity. Additionally, Tashkeel's collaboration with Gerbou Restaurant, which creates a dessert inspired by the exhibition, exemplifies innovative ways to extend the gallery experience beyond traditional boundaries, fostering community engagement with contemporary art.