A mosque is rising at Vanier Park in Vancouver. It’s part of the 2018-2020 Vancouver Biennale, which has brought public art to Vancouver since 1998.
The artist is Ajlan Gharem, a graduate from King Khalid University. A public school mathematics teacher in Riyadh, Gharem is also co-founder of Gharem Studio, along with his brother.
On Tuesday, June 26, the unveiling of Gharem’s “Paradise Has Many Gates” will be the official launch event for the 2018 – 2020 Vancouver Biennale. The artist will be on site.
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- “Paradise Has Many Gates”
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- “Paradise Has Many Gates”
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- “Paradise Has Many Gates”
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- “Paradise Has Many Gates”
Tuesday, June 26:
- 10:00-10:30am: Welcoming from First Nations.
- 10:30-11:00am: Opening Remarks including Park Board, Mauro Vescara (CEO of MOV), et al.
- 11:00am-1pm: Press Interviews, General Questions and Dialogue with Ajlan Gharem.
Wednesday, June 27 (6 -9:22 pm)
From the Vancouver Biennale:
Ajlan Gharem is a multidisciplinary artist who explores how Saudis articulate their culture…in a world of increasing globalization and constantly changing power dynamics.
In a climate of rapid development across the Gulf and a cautious Saudi response, Ajlan’s work focuses on the balance of power between the individual and the state and on his generation’s ability to create change.
