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Memorials and Oblivion: Palestinian Artist Mirna Bamieh Delves into Disappearance and Recollection in Paris

Jacques Audiard, the director behind "A Prophet" (2009), "Dheepan" (2015), and "Paris, 13th District" (2021), delivers a compelling return with his latest project. This Mexico-set trans musical, which blends themes of gangsters, cartels, captivating choreography, and lyrics about vaginoplasty,...

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Memorials and Oblivion: Palestinian Artist Mirna Bamieh Delves into Disappearance and Recollection in Paris

Headline: Introducing Mirna Bamieh's "Sour Things" Exhibition at NIKA Project Space's New Paris Outpost, Debuting September 8

Paris's arts district, Komunuma, is kicking it up a notch with NIKA Project Space's newest arrival, hailing all the way from Dubai. This creative hub is about to get a dose of Palestinian artist Mirna Bamieh's thought-provoking work, as they launch their inaugural exhibition with her poignant show, "Sour Things".

Beyond the Peripherique in the eastern suburbs, Romainville is becoming a creative powerhouse. By September 8, NIKA Project Space joins the ranks, opening its doors to showcase "Sour Things" by Mirna Bamieh. The gallery is committed to amplifying voices from lesser-known regions of the world and broadening the art world, making it an apt home for Bamieh's insightful work.

Hailing from Jerusalem, Bamieh's background in culinary arts lends an intimate touch to her exploration of themes like memory production, loss, and, yes, sourness. "The Staircase", "The Pantry", "The Wall", "The Bed" - each piece in her exhibition uniquely reflects on these subjects, with a reclaimed sense of dignity and resilience.

Using food as a medium, Bamieh mines the depths of cultural histories, interrogating the power of recipes as tools of resistance. Growing up in a household where food was a cornerstone of daily life, her work is a testament to the emotional and symbolic roles that these narratives play.

Always experimenting, Bamieh first brought her culinary ambitions into the art world with 'Potato Talks', live art performances where narrators share personal stories while peeling potatoes. Later, she established the Palestine Hosting Society, blending food and storytelling through staged dinner events.

Her journey into fermentation began during the uncertainties of Covid, a primal response to the unknown. Fascinated by the process's sense of transformation and unpredictability, she has since woven this element into her wider explorations of decay and memory.

With "Sour Things" in Paris, NIKA Project Space offers a platform for groundbreaking conversation on food cultures, identity, and resistance. The show, featuring both new and recent works, will run from September 8 to October 27, 2024, with a solo booth of her work to be presented at Asia Now in October. Catch a taste of Bamieh's transformative art and let it spark your curiosity about the hidden stories beneath the surface.

  1. Mirna Bamieh's exhibition, "Sour Things," is set to debut at NIKA Project Space's new Paris outpost located in Komunuma, the city's arts district.
  2. The architectural style of NIKA Project Space's new Paris outpost, transplanted from Dubai, adds an intriguing element to the already vibrant artistic landscape of the city.
  3. Beyond the fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, and entertainment districts of Paris, Romainville is rapidly becoming a creative powerhouse, with NIKA Project Space's arrival further solidifying its status.
  4. Mirna Bamieh, hailing from Jerusalem, brings a unique perspective to her artwork, influenced by her background in culinary arts and her upbringing in a family where food played a central role.
  5. "Sour Things" presents an intimate exploration of themes such as memory production, loss, and the emotional role of food narratives, demonstrated through pieces like "The Staircase" and "The Pantry."
  6. Bamieh's work, which combines traditional culinary practices with modern art, offers insights into food cultures, identity, and resistance, encouraging personal growth and career development through skills-training and education-and-self-development.
  7. In addition to the exhibition running from September 8 to October 27, 2024, viewings of Bamieh's work can also be found at Asia Now in a solo booth, further extending the reach of this thought-provoking exhibition and the compelling stories it presents.
In a continuation of his successful filmography, Jacques Audiard delivers an impressive return with his Mexico-set gangster trans musical. The film, featuring themes of gender transitioning, cartel conflicts, captivating dance routines, and ballads concerning vaginoplasty, is a must-watch for all.
Jacques Audiard, renowned French director, delivers a powerful return with his Mexico-set production. Blending elements of gangster dramas, trans musicals, and discussions on gender transitioning, cartels, and vaginoplasty, this film offers an unparalleled, captivating experience that should not be missed.
French filmmaker Jacques Audiard returns with a captivating work, set in Mexico and centered around gangsters, transgender individuals undergoing gender transition, drug cartels, intricate choreographies, and penetrating songs thematically revolving around vaginoplasty. This latest production, brimming with musical elements, is a must-see following his previous works such as 'A Prophet', 'Dheepan', and 'Paris, 13th District'.

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