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Sara Shamma: The Tower Tomb of Palmyra

Exhibition opportunity. Deadline: 2026-11-22

Type
Exhibition
Organizer
Syrian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
Deadline
22 November 2026
Where
Italy
Compensation
No compensation
Disciplines
visual arts, painting, sculpture, architecture, cultural heritage

About this opportunity

Sara Shamma presents "The Tower Tomb of Palmyra" at the Syrian National Pavilion for the 61st Venice Biennale. This exhibition, on view from May 9 to November 22, 2026, features a monumental tower installation inspired by the funerary architecture of ancient Palmyra. The work explores Syria's cultural heritage, advocates for the restitution of looted antiquities, and transforms memory into an immersive experience through painting, light, sound, and scent.

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