Event Types: Happening Now

Jordanian – Spanish Days

Under the patronage of His Excellency the Ambassador of Spain, Miguel de Lucas
Jordanian-Spanish Days
Organized by the Jordanian-Spanish Friendship Association, in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in Amman and the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.

Activities Program:

Spanish and Jordanian music

Spanish dance

Jordanian and Spanish cuisine

Jordanian-Spanish dish competitions

Interactive art activities for children

 

“Threads of Hope” Exhibition

You are cordially invited to the opening of an exhibition entitled “Threads of Hope” by Karma Bint Abbas at Wasl Gallery – The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts 6:00 PM, Wednesday, 28 May 2025.

“Arts & Dialogue” Exhibition

You are cordially invited to the opening of the exhibition showcasing the outcomes of the “Arts & Dialogue” art symposium featuring 14 artists from Europe, Jordan, and the Arab world.
8:00 pm on Thursday 22 May 2025 at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 1.
All proceeds will support Tkiyet Um Ali in their mission to combat hunger.
Art for a cause — don’t miss it!

Meet our main speakers at the “Arts & AI Hiwar Sessions”

Meet our main speakers at the “Arts & AI Hiwar Sessions”—a three-day online forum running May 12–14, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM (Amman time).
Featuring leading voices from Jordan, Palestine, Iraq, Egypt, Tunisia, the UK, Ireland, Germany, and India, the forum offers a vibrant mix of artistic, academic, and entrepreneurial perspectives. Together, we’ll explore how artists, cultural practitioners, and scholars are navigating the fast-evolving landscape of arts and artificial intelligence—unpacking emerging trends, urgent challenges, ethical questions, and creative possibilities across the Arab region and beyond.
The forum will be held on Zoom, with live interpretation in Arabic and English.
This program is hosted by Hiwar Art Club – the Jordan National Gallery, in partnership with the British Council and the valuable contribution of FutureEverything (UK), Beta Festival (Ireland), and MetaFour Artist Collective (Jordan).
Sign up today to take part in this multiregional dialogue! For more details and to register, click the link below:

“A closer look to Yemen” Photography exhibition

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts and the Goethe-Institut in Amman, in collaboration with Yemeni Creative Centers and with the support of the European Union, cordially invite you to the opening of a photography exhibition titled ” A Closer Look to Yemen” on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Gallery Wasl.

“A closer look to Yemen”  exhibition highlights the daily lives of people in Yemen, reflecting the essence of life there and the values on which Yemenis were raised. The exhibition showcases individuals and communities, offering an intimate view into their everyday lives. It emphasizes the strength and beauty of the Yemeni people, along with their traditions, customs, and virtues.

“Arts & AI Hiwar Sessions” Registration is now open!

Join us in the “Hiwar Art Club” for a 3-day online forum from May 12 to 14, 2025 daily at 6:30 till 8:30 PM Amman time, to explore the latest developments, challenges, ethics, and new opportunities at the intersection of the arts and AI—through unique insights from the MENA region, the UK, and Ireland.
This is an invitation for • Artists, designers & creatives • Tech specialists & AI enthusiasts • Researchers & students • Policymakers, cultural practitioners & educators • Anyone curious about the future of art & AI.
Via Zoom, with simultaneous Arabic and English interpretation.
Registration closes on May 8 2025.
Seats are limited, secure your spot today, and be part of the conversation!
For more details and to register, please visit the link below
This program is hosted by Hiwar Art Club – Jordan National Gallery, in partnership with the British Council and the valuable contribution of FutureEverything (UK), Beta Festival (Ireland), and MetaFour Collective (Jordan).

Opening ceremony of the second stop of the “Voices of the Reef” exhibition

Under the patronage of HRH Princess Wijdan Al Hashemi, the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, the Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan, and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority cordially invite you to attend the opening ceremony of the second stop of the “Voices of the Reef” exhibition, at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 2.

“Season 1” of this multi-year project features 11 female and male artists from Jordan and Switzerland, namely Ahmad Turki, Ahmad Shaweesh, Anas Aqel, Tamara Alajlouney, Dana Abukhalil, Sondos Abuladas, SalahEddin AlQawasmi, Lutfi Zayed, Laila Hajbi, and Yasmin Al Kurdi from Jordan; and Maeva Rubli from Switzerland.

Who visited Aqaba to dive and explore the marine environment, and get inspired. In return and to inspire, they created this unique collection of artworks, each emphasizing the significance of coral reefs according to their personal artistic vision, sensitivity, and style.

This exhibition marks a stopover in Amman along the project’s journey, offering audiences in the capital a special opportunity to engage with this diverse body of work inspired by the coral ecosystems of the Gulf of Aqaba, following its first showing in October 2024 at the historic Aqaba Fortress.

The project is organized by the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan, ASEZA, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Aqaba Marine Reserve, and the International Organisation of La Francophonie. It is supported by the Ministry of Culture, the Swiss-Jordanian Business Club, Ayla Oasis, Divers Divers Diving Center, Jordan Express Tourist Transport (JETT), Lacosta Hotel, Ahli Bank, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The exhibition will continue until 14 May 2025,
Opens daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, except Fridays.

Beyond the Frame art and disability pop-up exhibition

‏The Beyond the Frame art and disability pop-up exhibition will showcase a selection of artworks created by talented youths with disabilities, who participated in the Arts & Disability Workshops at Wijdan Artspace / the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts. This exhibition is held in collaboration with the German Embassy in Jordan and is in conjunction with Germany and Jordan hosting the Global Disability Summit on April 2nd and 3rd, 2025, in Berlin. Additionally, the exhibition will feature works from youths involved in the “Boundless Expressions” program, an artistic support initiative designed for youths with disabilities.

Talk & Open Discussion: Promising Voices in contemporary Jordanian Art: ( Drawing & Painting)

We’re pleased to invite you to the first session in the new series titled “Promising Voices in Contemporary Jordanian Art” as part of “Hiwar Art Club”, where we will engage in an open discussion highlighting four emerging talents in the field of drawing and painting within the Jordanian art scene.
In this session, we will be hosting artists Othman Shehab, Ahmed Turki, Jude Samaan, and Jude Zawaideh, each of whom will share visual samples of their work while discussing the artistic and conceptual underpinnings in their painting practic, followed by an open discussion with our joined audience.
The talk will be held in Arabic and English.
Join us on Wednesday, 26/2/2025, at 6:30 PM at Wijdan Artspace – The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.

“Words of Inspiration” Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition

Under the Patronage of HRH Princess Wijdan Al Hashemi
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts and the Sogetsu Ikebana “Amman Central Branch – Jordan” cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition entitled “Words of Inspiration” at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 1, 5:00 pm Monday 24 February 2025. The exhibition will run through 25 & 26 February 2025 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Talk and open discussion entitled “Connecting with Roots and Heritage”

Join us in the upcoming session of “Hiwar Art Club” for a talk and open discussion with Tariq Dajani, entitled “Connecting with Roots and Heritage”, on Wednesday, 29/1/2025 at 6:00 PM at Wijdan Artspace the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.
In this talk, Dajani will take us through his colourful journey as an artist and professional commercial photographer which started more than 30 years ago while living in Europe. He will share the various philosophical and spiritual approaches that he applies to his creative efforts.
Tariq Dajani graduated in Engineering from Warwick University, before continuing with a degree in Art and Photography at Westminster University. Despite his many years abroad, Dajani has always remained viscerally connected to his Arab roots, with themes such as identity, belonging, and cultural heritage being dominant in his art works. He has exhibited widely, and prints of his works are held in various public and private collections worldwide.
The talk will be in both Arabic and English and will feature visuals from the artist’s work to illustrate the topics.

Pulses of Time

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts cordially invites you to the opening of an exhibition entitled “Pulses of Time” by Abdul Raheem Wakid at Wasl Gallery – The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.

Open Discussion: “The Dolmens of Jordan: A Human Legacy Through the Ages “

We are pleased to invite you to the next “Hiwar Art Club” with artist and photographer Abdulrahim Al-Arjan, who will host a discussion titled “The Dolmens of Jordan: A Human Legacy Through the Ages.”
The Dolmens, dating back to the Late Bronze Age, are a key part of Jordan’s heritage.
During his travels, Alarjan recognized their importance and dedicated his work to raising awareness of their cultural and touristic value. In this session, he will share his photographic and research journey, offering us insights into these historical landmarks.
Abdalrheem AlArjan is the Director of “Abilities” initiative, a photographer, and traveler. His works have been featured in international exhibitions, and he has written on art, economics, and adventure tourism. He is also the General Supervisor of Cultural Tourism Trails in the Golden Triangle, and his book “Masarat: Walking and Traveling in Jordan” is a key reference in the field.
The talk will be in Arabic.
Join us on Tuesday, at 6:00 PM at Wijdan Artspace – located at the Park of the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.

Manifestations

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts cordially invites you to the opening of the exhibition entitled “Manifestations” by artist Hind Nasser at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 2.

 

 

 

Arts and Disability Exhibition: Art & Creativity from Diverse Abilities

We are pleased to invite you to the opening of the “Arts and Disability Exhibition”, at 6:30 PM, Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building #1.
This first-of-its-kind exhibition will showcase various art forms supported by local and regional initiatives dedicated to empowering and fostering creative talents among disabled individuals, in an effort to highlight the unique artistic and creative abilities of this group, while emphasizing the necessity of providing more opportunities and creating an inclusive cultural hub for disabled creatives and audiences.
The “Art and Disability Exhibition” is organised by The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, the British Council in Jordan, the University of Birmingham – Dubai, and the Disability Under Siege Network.

“Sighs” Mural opening by artist Fadi Daoud

Under the patronage of HRH Princess Rajwa bint Ali
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts cordially invites you to the opening of the Mural entitled “Sighs” by artist Fadi Daoud
at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 1

“You are not alone- The Jordanian Labor Movement: A Visual History” and the launch of the book: The Jordanian Labor Movement- A Visual History

We are pleased to invite you to the opening of the photography exhibition “You Are Not Alone – The Jordanian Labor Movement: A visual History” and the book launch “The Jordanian Labor Movement: A Visual History”.

The event will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Wijdan ArtSpace Building – The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.

“Colours of Jordan” exhibition by artist Natasha Lien

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts cordially invites you to the opening of an exhibition by the Chinese/British artist Natasha Lien entitled “Colours of Jordan”
at the Jordan National Gallery Building 2 – Wasl Gallery
6:00 pm Tuesday 12 November 2024

The exhibition will continue until 10 December 2024

Open discussion with artist Raed Ibrahim: “Our Lived World Through the Eyes of Art”

Join us in the next “Hiwar Art Club” for an open discussion with artist Raed Ibrahim, titled “Our Lived World Through the Eyes of Art.”
In times of war and crises, art can serve as a means of expressing human suffering and documenting or interpreting events that shape history. Like many intellectual and cultural movements, in such difficult times, art plays an important role in understanding conflict, channeling identities and resistance, through the works of local and international artists who have used their art as a means of expression and affirmation of existence.
Raed Ibrahim is an artist and art instructor. His works have been exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Jordan and other places around the world. He teaches at the School of Art and Design at the University of Jordan and participates in local and international programs focused on facilitating and teaching the arts.
Join us next Monday 28/10/2024 at 6:30 PM at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts Building #2 – 2nd floor.
The artwork in the post is by artist Tagelsir Ahmad titled “From the Occpied Land” 2001, from the JNGFA Permanent Collection.

Far Away So Near

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts & The Embassy of Chile in Amman
cordially invite you to the opening of an exhibition by the Chilean artist
Ignacio Valdes entitled “Far Away So Near” at the Jordan National Gallery Building 2 – Wasl Gallery

On The Tracks of Music

In celebration of the folk music of the Levant and Mesopotamia,
Action for Hope is pleased to invite you to the opening of the “On The Tracks of Music” exhibition,
an interactive experience to explore the musical traditions and folk instruments of eleven communities from Jordan, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.

At Wijdan Artspace – the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Amman, Jordan
The exhibition is open daily from 21 October to 4 November
From 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, except on Friday.

Voices of the Reef – Season 1 : A dialogue between art, science and the environment

Under the patronage of HRH Princess Rajwa bint Ali, The Aqaba Fortress will host “Voices of the Reef” (Season 1) art exhibition, organized by the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, with the support of the Swiss Embassy in Jordan and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, from November 1st, 2024 – for 6 weeks.
The exhibition will feature artworks created by 11 artists who participated in the first “immersive residency” organized in May 2024 in Aqaba: Ahmad Turki, Ahmad Shaweesh, Anas Aqel, Tamara Alajlouney, Dana AbuKhalil, Sondos Abuladas, SalahEddin AlQawasmi, Lutfi Zayed, Laila Hajbi, Yasmin Al Kurdi (Jordan), and Maeva Rubli (Switzerland).
The project aims to raise awareness of coral conservation in the Gulf of Aqaba through art. It also fosters dialogue between art, science, and the environment, bridges various communities and empowers established, emerging, and promising talents, be they artists, environmentalists, scientists, or social entrepreneurs, focusing on the younger generations.
Photo credit: Hagop Productions

Awakening Dreams

Under the patronage of HRH Princess Rajwa bint Ali. The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts cordially invites you to the opening of  a group exhibition in its 6th edition  “Awakening Dreams”

by artists:

– Amal Sobeh

– Dalia Ali

– Raida Shahin

– Rana A. Safadi

– Reem Khader

– Shereen Al-Ouran

 

6:00 pm Tuesday 1 October 2024

at Wijdan Artspace

The exhibition will continue until 10 October 2024

Daily from 9:00 am till 7:00 pm except Fridays

20% of proceeds will go towards supporting early detection screening for underprivileged women.

Talk and open discussion with Dr. Ohoud Kamal, titled “Counter-Mapping: A Creative Tool for Reclaiming Narratives in Art”

Join us in the upcoming session of “Hiwar Art Club” for a talk and open discussion with Dr. Ohoud Kamal, titled “Counter-Mapping: A Creative Tool for Reclaiming Narratives in Art”, with the participation of Abdullah Khalil and Ghena Al-Halabi.
In this talk we will introduce art practitioners to “counter-mapping” as a transformative practice that challenges conventional ways of seeing and representing the world. We will explore how artists can use counter-mapping to question dominant narratives, reclaim space, and to voice marginalized perspectives. By blending creative expression with social activism, counter-mapping opens new pathways for artists to engage critically with geography, power, and identity through their work.
Dr. Ohoud Kamal received her PhD in urban planning at Newcastle University and a MArch in Urban Design from University College London and is currently an assistant professor at the American University of Madaba.
The talk will be in Arabic.
Join us next Wednesday 25/9/2024 at 6:30 PM at Wijdan Artspace – located at the Park of the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.

“Roots and Modernity: Contemporary Mediterranean Arab Art”

Sharjah Museums Authority announces its first collaboration with the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts for the upcoming exhibition, “Roots and Modernity: Contemporary Mediterranean Arab Art.” The exhibition will be hosted at the Sharjah Art Museum from September 19th to November 24th, 2024. The exhibition promises a rich tapestry of artistic expressions, featuring over 80 artworks that encompass painting, Drawing, ceramic, sculpture, and printmaking. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this unique showcase.

The exhibition will continue until 24 November 2024, daily from 8:00 AM till 8:00 PM except Fridays from 4 PM till 8:00 PM

Book launch seminar “Christianity in Jordan”

The Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies and the Friends of Jordan Festivals Association Cordially invite you to attend A book launch seminar “Christianity in Jordan” With participation from the authors:
Hanna Kalouti and Dr. Mohammad Al-Rawashdeh at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Building 1

The seminar will be conducted in Arabic
Moderated by Dr. Rineh Hattar

Screening and Discussion On the Works of Artists Anish Kapoor & Wangechi Mutu

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming “Hiwar Art Club” meetup, where we will present two short documentary films on the creative practices of contemporary artists Anish Kapoor and Wangechi Mutu, followed by an open discussion.
The Indian-British artist Anish Kapoor is renowned for creating large-scale sculptures in public spaces and museums, using materials such as stainless steel, stone, wax, PVC, and colorful pigments. He transforms these materials into mysterious objects that provoke fundamental questions about perception, consciousness, and spirituality.
The Kenyan artist Wangechi Mutu creates sculptures, watercolor paintings, collages, and other works with various materials, depicting fantastical worlds. Her work explores themes of African identity, colonialism, and feminism while highlighting the connection between the divine feminine, humanity, and nature.
Join us at “Wijdan Artspace,” located in the Park of the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.
The screening will be in English, and the discussion will be in both Arabic and English.

“Earth’s Whispers”

Under the patronage of HRH Princess Wijdan Al Hashemi
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
Cordially invites you to the opening of “Earth’s Whispers” by Widad Dabbas at Wasl Gallery – the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – B2

 

Tour and Discussion With Jordanian Artist Ghassan Mafadleh Through His Solo Exhibition: “Trace upon Trace”

We are pleased in the next “Hiwar Art Club” meetup to welcome artist Ghassan Mafadleh for a talk and tour through his solo exhibition “Trace upon Trace” which was inaugurated on 15/7/2024 at The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.
In this exhibition, Mafadleh presents 25 large-scale artworks, whose textures, materials, and ways of expression vary between sculptural installations and 2D wall pieces. His works intersect in their constructive and reductionist orientations towards the possibilities of transforming the trace, with its material and evocative aspects, into spaces open to sensory and imaginative interpretation.
Join us at 6:30 PM, Wednesday 24/7/2024, at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Building #1
The talk will be in Arabic.

Trace Upon Trace

Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Mustafa Hamarneh ,The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts cordially invites you to the opening of “Trace Upon Trace” exhibition by artist Ghassan Mafadleh, at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 1.

[Digital] Transmission II: RECLAIMING THE FUTURE

A three-day public showcasing event and exhibition in culmination of the [Digital] Transmissions II, artist residency program by Factory / the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.
The event and accompanying art exhibition will present digital art projects developed by the program participants across visual, sound, performance, and public arts. The showcase will also feature artworks by five program mentors from Jordan and the UK, the MetaFour Artist Collective, as well as guest contributions from local musicians and performance artists.
This year’s edition of the [Digital] Transmissions annual program focused on the theme of decolonialism, approached from a futuristic standpoint, prospectively engaging with questions concerning applications and ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence on human consciousness, subjectivity, and agency. Questions surrounding identity, heritage, and emancipation are among the overarching notions that the artists of this edition explore in their digital artworks.
Mark your calendars!
Participating artists: Tamara Alajlouney – Akka Hamdan – Mayar Kabajah – Anas AbuNahleh – Yafa Darweesh – Nairuz Ajlouni – Ali Al Omari – Laila Hajbi – Mohammad Qattan – Mustafa Al Shalabi.
Including work by the program mentors and advisors: Hashem Joucka – Nye Thompson – Alexander Whitley – David McFarlane – Fadi Al-Ghawanmeh – Metafour Artist Collective.
* [Digital] Transmissions is organized through the art residency program by Factory / The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, in collaboration with FutureEverything (UK) and MetaFour Artist Collective, and funded by the British Council in Jordan.

“Fifth Dimension “: Book Launch:

The Jordan National Gallery =of Fine Arts is pleased to invite you to the book launch of “Fifth Dimension “by the writer and journalist Ramzi Al-Ghazawi. and a dialogue of the artist Dr. Marwan Al-Alaan and the writer Dr. Hisham Al-Bustati at Wijdan artspace

the dialogue will be moderated by artist Linda  Al-Khouri.

 

“From Scraps to Quilts”

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts Cordially invites you to the opening of an exhibition by Austrian artist Barbara Wüstinger-Schrotta entitled
“From Scraps to Quilts” at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 1.

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

You are cordially invited to opening of the Ikebana exhibition entitled “Peace” at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts – Building 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