Programme
Thursday, 10 July — Exhibition Opening (6 PM – 10 PM)
We begin with a welcome by Les Complices*, followed by a guided tour through the exhibition—mapping its narrative arc, gestation, and intent. A sonic insertion titled دعاء (Dua’a) will offer a moment of stillness: a personal meditation on home, belonging, and the search for desire across continents. The evening will close with a celebratory gathering.
Artist Tours
Throughout the week, the exhibition will be visible via the façade gallery. On two special occasions, we will open the interior and invite you inside. These guided tours will include a conversation with the artist facilitated by Les Complices*.
- Saturday, 12 July (3 PM – 5 PM)
- Wednesday, 16 July (6 PM – 8 PM)
More about the artist:
Mika'il, the Muezzin is a storyteller, translator and social sculptor based in South Africa. His work centres around storytelling for marginalised communities and design for social impact. He aims to listen, unearth stories, and be a catalyst for translating user-experiences into design outcomes. Mika'il’s practice is focused on intersectionality and the outcomes of his work lies at the confluence of space making, gender, sexual & ethnic identity, and social justice. His practice is situated in the undercommons and blends the modalities of architecture, urbanism, storytelling, film, graphic and exhibition design, and research. Mika'il is the founder of a fledgling collective for designers, artists and activists to tackle issues at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity and space called Queer.Space. The aim of the collective is to question what inclusive and safe spaces look like for marginalised communities.
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