The State: Works from The Farook Collection

The inaugural exhibition in Gallery I will be a group show curated by Rami Farook, with works from The Farook Collection. This explosive show features works by a plethora of contemporary artists from the region and the world. Inspired by the post-9/11 world we live in, 'THE STATE' references both the political state as well as our current global condition.

The show also sets the agenda for Traffic, pointing towards a focus on collective discourse as well as regional art patronage. Pieces by emerging artists such as Abbas Akhavan and Sara Rahbar, sit side-by-side with established names such as Allora & Calzadilla and Mona Hatoum. Their works explore diverse conceptual ideas and are presented in various media, but all come together to build a highly charged portrait of 'THE STATE'.

Curated by Rami Farook, Director of Traffic, THE STATE features 26 works by 16 artists from around the world.