black and white of face in a mirror — Mouna Jemal Siala, From the series No to Division, 2013 Photo: ©The artist

Unhealed

2.3 – 15.9 2024

Malmö

The international group exhibition “Unhealed” delves into the aftermath of the uprisings and revolutions, that swept through the Arab world starting in 2010.

These events altered the lives of millions of people, many of whom as a consequence now live in Sweden. With this exhibition, Moderna Museet Malmö proudly presents seventeen artist who, in poignant and thought-provoking ways, have addressed this still unfolding chapter in history.

What may feel too complicated or painful to convey in words can find other means of expression through art. “Unhealed” portrays existential experiences amid major social upheaval. The exhibition embodies a poetic narrative rather than a strict historical account. It navigates through the endless circle of hope and despair, bringing us beyond political analysis.

The contributing artists are predominantly based in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Marocco, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen, but also in Albania, Italy, Romania, and Sweden. Among them are Asim Abdulaziz, Aya Albarghathy, Muhammad Ali, Héla Ammar, Marwa al-Sabouni, Selim Ben Sheikh, Shady Elnoshokaty, Safaa Erruas, Hadia Gana, Khaled Hafez, Diana Jabi, Rachid Koraichi, Moataz Nasr, Adrian Paci, Mario Rizzi, Fethi Sahraoui and Mouna Jemal Siala

Curators: Abir Boukhari and Joa Ljungberg

Program during the exhibition period

2 March: No to Division

Workshop on social cohesion with the artist Mouna Jemal Siala.

2 March: Walk & Talk

Special guided tour with the artists Muhammad Ali, Héla Ammar, Selim Ben Cheikh, Shady Elnoshokaty, Safaa Erruas, and Khaled Hafez. Led by the curators Abir Boukhari and Joa Ljungberg.

4 May: The war on cultural heritage

Lecture by the author Anders Rydell.

23 May: The possibilities of architecture to create and counteract conflicts

Lecture by the Homs based architect Marwa Al-Sabouni (digitally).

During the exhibition period, the workshop at the museum will be activated under the guidance of the artist Rami Khouri. Visitors to the exhibition are welcome to sit down and work with clay and text on their own, as well as during specific workshop sessions.