SB15 reflects on Okwui Enwezor’s visionary work, which transformed contemporary art and has influenced institutions and biennials around the world.
Conceived by the late Okwui Enwezor and curated by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Art Foundation, Sharjah Biennial 15 (SB15), titled Thinking Historically in the Present, reflects on Enwezor’s visionary work, which transformed contemporary art and established an ambitious intellectual project that has influenced the evolution of institutions and biennials around the world, including the Sharjah Biennial. Bringing together more than 150 artists from over 70 countries, SB15 will take place in 16 venues across the emirate of Sharjah.
Find here some impressions of works by Ibrahim Mahama, Carrie Mae Weems, Theaster Gates, Coco Fusco, Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi. Sammy Baloji, Isaac Julien, Hank Willis Thomas, Mame-Diarra Niang, Kimathi Donkor and Robyn Kahukiwa.
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