Alia Farid - Chisenhale Gallery
Alia Farid’s tapestries has to be one of the most stunning shows I’ve seen in a long time.
Go feast your eyes on these gorgeous tapestries that explore the Palestinian diaspora in Puerto Rico - you will not be disappointed.
“Sixteen hand-woven and embroidered rugs span the length of the gallery. Drawing from photographs, archival material, and interviews with local people, the works detail cityscapes – buildings, shop fronts, and adverts – that conjure the presence of the Palestinian diaspora in Puerto Rico. Pharmacies and restaurants, owned and operated by Palestinians, are woven alongside brightly coloured mosques and a menu detailing ‘Arabic cuisine’.”
Alia Farid Elsewhere
1 December 2023 - 4 February 2024
