Event Types: Happening Now

Photography exhibition: “The Ghosts of History” by Moises Saman

Darat Al Tasweer invites you to the launching of the 12th edition of The Image Festival Amman, under the theme “Existence”  at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts’ park and the opening of the photography exhibition “The Ghosts of History” by Moises Saman in building 1 in collaboration with the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts and Cervantes Institute

Tour and Discussion With Palestinian Artist Hani Zurob Through His Solo Exhibition: “Elixir of Memory”

We are pleased in the next “Hiwar Art Club” meetup to welcome artist Hani Zurob for a talk and tour through his solo exhibition “Elixir of Memory” which will be on view on 21/4/2024 at The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts in collaboration with ARTZOTIC, where Zurob embarks on a profound interrogation of memory’s indomitable spirit, set against the poignant backdrop of the Palestinian narrative. Utilizing tar – a material laden with connotations of adversity and resilience – Zurob weaves a visual lexicon that probes the intricacies of memory’s preservation and recollection.
Join us at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, building #2 (2nd Floor).

The talk will be in Arabic.

“Elixir of memory” Exhibition by Artist Hani Zurob

Under the patronage of
HRH Princess Wijdan Al Hashemi
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts in collaboration with ARTZOTIC cordially invite you to the opening of
Hani Zurob
“Elixir of memory”
at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 2
The exhibition will continue until 12 May 2024
Daily from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm except Fridays

Open Call: «Boundless Expressions»

We are glad to invite youth aged 14-18 years old with disabilities to participate in our new program «Boundless Expressions» at “Wijdan Artspace”- the Jordan National Gallery for Fine Arts (JNGFA).
Deadline for application is 22/4/2024. To fill out the application and learn more about the program, please visit the following link: https://bit.ly/Boundless_Expressions_open_call
This program offers the opportunity for youth with disabilities, alongside their caregivers, to participate in a series of artistic workshops supervised by expert trainers in various art forms including: drawing & painting, clay modelling, theatre, and music.
At the program’s culmination, the JNGFA will showcase the creative outcomes produced by the participants in an exhibition, accompanied by a summit that aligns with UNESCO’s framework for Arts and Disability, highlighting the intersection of creativity and inclusivity.
«Boundless Expressions» is a program organised by The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, funded and collaboratively supported by the British Council Jordan, University of Birmingham Dubai, and the Disability Under Siege Network.

“Peace”: Ikebana exhibition

ندعوكم لحضور افتتاح معرض الزهور بعنوان “سلام” في المتحف الوطني الأردني للفنون الجميلة – مبنى 1.

Talk and open discussion titled: “Resisting the Occupation in Palestinian and Arab Art”

We are pleased to invite you to the next meetup of “Hiwar Art Club” for an open discussion titled “Resisting the Occupation in Palestinian and Arab Art,” in collaboration with the online platform “Etar Fanni”. The platform’s team: Sara Al Ramahi, Juhaina Al Rawahneh, Jumana Al Shafeey, and Zeina Al Ramahi, amidst the recent war on Gaza, published a study on the history of resistance in Palestinian and Arab art from the Nakba in 1948 to the present day.
We will listen to our guest speakers from “Etar Fanni” about their findings on this topic. The discussion will include a presentation showcasing examples and artworks from the journey of artistic resistance over the years and pivotal events witnessed by the Palestinian cause, followed by an open discussion with our audience.
The talk will be in Arabic.
At Wijdan Artspace – located in the Park of the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.

“Stop Calling Them Dangerous – Love Story Palestine”

“Stop Calling Them Dangerous – Love Story Palestine” is the 7th edition of a performance series about war and borders. Concept was created by Yoshiko Chuma, focusing on various themes such as Turkey, Afghanistan, and Yemen. This time, the performance is centered around Palestine, and from the viewpoint of Ryuji Yamaguchi—dance artist and educator based in Jordan for the past 16 years. The performance features stories and video images of numerous Palestinians, including those from Gaza, whom Ryuji has lived alongside. This multimedia performance will incorporate live dance, spoken text, music, and video, as well as the artwork of Dr. Khalid Khreis, “Southern Scream” on display at Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.
Created and directed by Ryuji Yamaguchi (@ryujiyamaguchi)
Concept by Yoshiko Chuma (@yoshikochuma)
Performers: Ryuji Yamaguchi, Emran Alamareen (@bboymowgliii), Rand Tadros, Kareem Abusalah (@shaiwka3k), Anas Alqatawi (@bboy_lil_nas_), Lour Madanat (@lourmadanat)
Tickets: 5 JDs Minimum
All proceeds will be donated to Gaza

“Tiles of Time” Geographical exhibition

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts and the Embassy of Italy in Amman cordially invites you to the opening of the geographical exhibition entitled ” Tiles of Time” at the Jordan National gallery of fine Art -Building 1.

Talk and open discussion titled: “Preserving the Legacy of Artist Mahmoud Hammad”

Join us in the next meetup of “Hiwar Art Club” for a talk and open discussion titled: “Preserving the Legacy of Artist Mahmoud Hammad”, with our guest speaker architect Lubna Hammad the manager of the collection of her father late artist Mahmoud Hammad.
The Syrian multi-disciplinary artist Mahmoud Hammad (1923 – 1988) was a painter, printmaker, medal engraver and sculptor. Considered one of the founding pioneers of Arab abstraction and modern Syrian art, Hammad explored a number of themes, subjects, and techniques throughout his career, depicting Arabic letterforms, figures, landscapes, and murals.
Managing the collection of the family of her father, the late Syrian artist Mahmoud Hammad since 2009, Lubna Hammad, has worked on documenting Hammad’s complete oeuvre, in addition to recording the historical periods and events of the modern art movement in Syria during the twentieth century, with a focus on Damascus in particular.
The talk will be in Arabic.
At Wijdan Artspace – located in the Park of the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts

“Together Uncensored” a collective art exhibition by Arab artists

You are cordially invited you to the opening of the Arab collective art exhibition entitled “Together Uncensored”  which aims to shed light on how the media tries to control & manipulate the narrative of events at the Jordan National Gallery Building 2 – Wasl Gallery.

All exhibition proceeds will go to our families in Gaza.

 

“We are all for Gaza”

Under the patronage of HRH Princess Wijdan Al Hashemi, the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts in solidarity with the people of Gaza and Palestine, invites you to attend the opening of the following events:

-The opening of a painting exhibition by artists from Gaza.

-Drawing & graffiti event at the park of the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.

On Sunday 5 November 2023 at 5:00pm.

All exhibition proceeds will go to the participating artists and their families in Gaza.

Exhibition lectures: Geopolitics

This lecture provides audience view of contemporary photographic that tells of personal stories of discovery and illustrates specific case studies. Each artist presents diverse practices within various categories and is moderated by curator Chun-Chi Wang. Participants include artists HOU Lulu Shur-Tzy, YAO Jui-Chung and CHENG Ting-Ting.
At the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 1

Evocations Inspired by the History of Art

We are pleased to invite you to attend the opening of “Evocations Inspired by the History of Art” an exhibition by the previous winners in the fields of plastic and visual arts at Abdul Hameed Shoman Award for Creative Production for Children and Adolescents (Abde’).

Roots: A group photo exhibition by Ostkreuz

In cooperation with the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts and Darat Al Tasweer, The Goethe-Institut Jordanien together with the German Embassy to Jordan are delighted to invite you to an exhibition by 12 photographers from OSTKREUZ, a photographer-led agency in Germany, on Wednesday 10 May 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 1, third floor, throughout the month of May, as part of the 11th edition of the Image Festival Amman under the theme ‘Roots’.

Through Our Eyes

Disability Under Siege is thrilled to partner with the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts to share young photographers work. “Through Our Eyes” invites visitors to join the conversation about disability in Jordan.

[Digital] Transmissions

A group exhibition and culmination of an artistic development programme and creative exchange between Jordan and the UK.

At the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building (1)

[Digital] Transmissions presents work by a group of artists who came together in a creative exchange, networking and artistic development programme to learn and experiment with digital tools, while reflecting on society and the world in a digital age.
The topics and artistic explorations featured in this exhibition range from questions related to humanness, intimacy and spirituality to examining how technology shapes our cities and public sphere, how it can enable new interactions with non-human worlds and the environment; the artists in the [Digital] Transmissions exhibition open up new perspectives and portals to the world through their work.
Participating artists: Asiya Alsheshani, Aya Abu Ghazaleh, Diana Habashneh, Dima Mosleh, Haneen Jaafreh, Hescham AlKarshan, Laila Eltaweel, Lina Q. Asaad, Lubna Almousa, Mohammad Shehadeh, SalahEddin AlQawasmi, Zaid Abueisa.
Including work by the programme mentors: Alex May, Hashem Joucka, Kasia Molga, Turbo
[Digital] Transmissions is commissioned by the British Council in Jordan and co-developed by FutureEverything and the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, with the generous technical support of TechWorks – a Crown Prince Foundation Initiative.

Figurative Art in Jordan

Under the Patronage of HRH Princess Wijdan Al Hashemi
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts Cordially invites you to the opening of the exhibition
“Figurative Art in Jordan”
Wednesday 24 August 2022 at 7:00 PM
At the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 1

Digital Transmissions

We are glad to announce that [Digital] Transmissions, the artistic development programme is now underway!

It’s with great excitement that we introduce the talented Jordanian artists taking part in [Digital] Transmissions, the artistic development programme commissioned by the British Council in Jordan in collaboration with FutureEverything and the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.
• Asiya Alsheshani
• Aya Abu Ghazaleh
• Diana Habashneh
• Dima Mosleh
• Haneen Jaafreh
• Hescham AlKarshan
• Laila Eltaweel
• Lina Q. Asaad
• Lubna Almousa
• Mohammad Shehadeh
• SalahEddin AlQawasmi
• Zaid Abueisa
Over 8 weeks each of our participants will receive expert advice and mentorship, they’ll explore creative tools and how to incorporate them into their practice (such as 3D visuals, AR, video game environments, data, artificial intelligence and machine learning), gaining access to peer networking events, and opportunities to produce new artworks which will be showcased at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts at the end of the programme!
[Digital] Transmissions is an exciting opportunity for artists and creative practitioners based in Jordan working across all art forms to engage with experts, learn new digital skills and create collaborative and individual artworks to exhibit at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.
This program is commissioned by the British Council in Jordan in collaboration with FutureEverything (UK) and the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.

Digital Transmissions

We are glad to announce that [Digital] Transmissions, the artistic development programme is now underway!
Meet our team of mentors comprising established digital artists from Jordan and the UK who are currently leading and supporting the participating artists, offering them professional guidance through technical and conceptual workshops in digital art media and practices.
• Hashem Joucka – https://www.hashemjoucka.com/
• Turbo (Saeed Abu Jaber & Mothanna Huessin) – https://turrrbo.com/
• Kasia Molga – https://www.studiomolga.com/
[Digital] Transmissions is an exciting opportunity for artists and creative practitioners based in Jordan working across all art forms to engage with experts, learn new digital skills and create collaborative and individual artworks to exhibit at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.
This program is commissioned by the British Council in Jordan in collaboration with FutureEverything (UK) and the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.

“The 2Rs: Ruins & Rubbles Exhibition”

Under the Patronage of HRH Princess Wijdan Al Hashemi
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts Cordially invites you to the opening of the exhibition
“The 2Rs: Ruins & Rubbles” by Artist Hanaa Malallah
On Wednesday 14 September 2022 at 7:00 PM At the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 2.
Daily from 9:00 AM till 7:00 PM except Fridays. The exhibition will stay through 5 October 2022.
This exhibition is co-organized by the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts and Artzotic.

“Reduce / Reuse / Recycle”

In her project r e d u c e / r e u s e / r e c y c l e Ulrike Koeb creates appealing images composed of food, leftovers, packaging material (especially plastic) and carelessly thrown away items. The works created present a vivid reminder to raise awareness about the global waste problem and its threat to the environment.
Nature runs in cycles so it does not produce waste. The regenerative system of the circular economy takes the cycle of nature as a model and tries to achieve multiple use and a particularly sustainable and efficient use of raw materials in order to avoid or reduce waste and waste emissions.
Existing materials (equipment, clothing… etc) should be used, reused, repaired, passed on or shared for as long as possible. Our consumption patterns must change step-by-step, and as soon as possible for the good of future generations.
The Image Festival Amman is organized by Darat al Tasweer.
Ulrike Koeb, Austrian, lives and works in Vienna as a food and still-life photographer. After assisting renowned photographers, she attended masterclasses in photography in Maine and New Mexico, USA. Subsequently, she experimented intensively with Black and White Photography and studied old photography techniques such as Platin Palladium Printing. She also started coloring
her black and white images.
Her interest in photography was originally sparked by a love for detail and passion for color, light and style which led her into artistic photography.
In addition to her commercial magazine- and book projects her photographs have appeared in numerous publications and have also been featured in group and solo exhibitions in Oman, England, South Korea, The Netherlands, Italy, Hungary and Finland.

Retrospective exhibition Nabila Hilmi

Under the Patronage of
HRH Princess Wijdan Al Hashemi
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
Cordially invites you to the opening of a
Retrospective exhibition
Nabila Hilmi
at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 1

“Retrospective exhibition of the artist Ali Talib”

Under the patronage of
HRH Princess Wijdan Al Hashemi
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
Cordially invites you to the opening of
“Retrospective exhibition of the artist Ali Talib”
at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 1
7:00 pm Sunday 15 May 2022
The exhibition will run through 28 May 2022

“DIVA! Italian Glamour in Fashion Jewellery”

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
The Embassy of Italy in Jordan
Cordially invite you to the opening of
“Diva!” Italian Glamour in Fashion Jewellery”
at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 2
The exhibition is open for the public from Thursday morning 27 January 2022
The exhibition continues until 26 February 2022

Mirath: Music

Join us for the eclectic Mirath:Music outdoor sound exhibition taking place between October 23rd – November 1st at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts’s sculpture park.
The exhibition will be launched on October 23rd at 5 PM with opening remarks as well as a live musical performance by Jordanian musician and Mirath:Music participant Yacoub Abu Ghosh. (Entrance Free)

“I Hear America Singing”

Friends & Members, you are cordially invited to the opening of the exhibition “I Hear America Singing” Contemporary Photography Exhibition from America, at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts Building 2, Wednesday 20 October 2021 at 6:00 pm.

The Immobile Nomad

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
The Embassy of Italy in Jordan
Darat Al Tasweer
Cordially invite you to the opening of the photography exhibition
“The Immobile Nomad”
by Agnese Purgatorio
As part of the Image Festival Amman #9
7:00 pm Wednesday 15 September 2021
at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 1

The exhibition continues until 6 October 2021

In accordance with government regulations, kindly abide by all the sanitary and preventive measures.

DON’T SHOOT

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
Instituto Cervantes & the Embassy of Spain in Amman
cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition
“DON’T SHOOT”
by Spanish artist
ISIDRO LÓPEZ-APARICIO
As part of the Image Festival Amman #9
at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 2
7:00 pm Thursday 2 September 2021

The exhibition continues until 30 September 2021

In accordance with government regulations, kindly abide by all the sanitary and preventive measures

 

Contemporary African Art

The opening of the Contemporary African Art exhibition from the permanent collection of the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. The exhibition opened under the patronage of Princess Wijdan Al-Hashemi.
The exhibition represents the continent of Africa with artworks from the museum’s collection, ranging from painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, weaving and graphic arts.
This exhibition represents contemporary African art from pioneering to the present day, where the viewer can enjoy the diversity represented by the exhibition in terms of themes, techniques, styles and trends.

SIN LÍMITES: (de)construcción artística de las fronteras, Ceuta

“Sin límites” exhibition will travel to Museo del Revellín de Ceuta (Revellín Museum of Ceuta) – Spain, in 8 April 2021.

An exhibition organized by the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts in collaboration with Casa Arabe and Curated by Dr. Khalid Khreis and Dr. Rocío Villalonga presenting works of 16 Jordanian artists: Ala Younis, Ahmed El Khalidi, Ahmad Salameh, Asia Sheshani, Dana Kaoukji, Deema Shahin, Dina Haddadin, Firas Shehadeh, Juman Nimri, Khaldoun Hijazin, Linda Al Khoury, Mais el Azab, Mohammad Hawwari, Mo ‘ Men Khalid Malkawi, Raed Ibrahim, Reema Shatat.

Contemporary Art from Asia

Under the Patronage of H.E. Dr. Omar Razzaz, The Royal Society of Fine Arts Cordially invites you to the inauguration of “Contemporary Art from Asia” at The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 1, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 3 July 2019. The exhibition will run through 31 December 2019.

Asia is the largest and the most diverse continent with respect to culture, ethnicity, natural landscape and population density. Since its inception, the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts has been collaborating with people of different nations, regardless of their political affiliations, who have left their mark on the aesthetic map. Hence comes “Asia”, an exhibition that aims to enrich our aesthetic knowledge of the continent and its people’s creative output.

The Jordan National Gallery has held a considerable number of solo and group exhibitions of works by artists from a number of Asian countries. We are pleased to present this significantly large exhibition of artworks by 140 artists from 20 Asian countries from the gallery’s permanent collection.

The works in this exhibition vary in trend, technique and subject and deal with themes focusing on people and places. The audience is able to view traditional arts, miniatures and calligraphy, as well as works in the realist, expressionist and abstract styles that include paintings, drawings, engravings, prints, sculptures, installations and mixed media works.

Special thanks to our sponsor Romero Group