Jameel Arts Centre: Monira Al Qadiri — Spectral Ecologies

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"Al Qadiri's sculptural environments map the haunted afterlives of oil, pearls, and extraction across the Arabian Peninsula's ecological imagination."

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Jameel Arts Centre presents 'Spectral Ecologies,' a compelling exhibition by Monira Al Qadiri that explores the environmental legacy of the Gulf region. Drawing on extensive research into Kuwait’s historical pearling industry and the rise of modern petroculture, this collection of large-scale installations examines the unseen ecological consequences of industrial development. Through the interplay of holographic, iridescent surfaces and immersive soundscapes, Al Qadiri creates a transformative space that bridges the past with uncertain environmental futures. Running from June 15 to October 15, 2026, in Dubai, the exhibition serves as a critical meditation on the shift from traditional pearl diving to oil extraction. By highlighting the invisible impact of industry on nature, Al Qadiri invites visitors to engage with post-industrial narratives through an ethereal and sensory-rich lens, prompting deeper reflection on the landscapes we inhabit and the remnants of the processes that shape them.

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