On May 13, 2010 Q Contemporary will present A Small Wedding the solo show of Syrian artist and filmmaker Ammar Al-Beik, which will run for three weeks. Highlighting a series of enigmatic works, the event will reveal another side of the artist, one that has been hidden for sometime. A prominent Arab photographer, Al-Beik is recognized for his striking subject matter, his experimental use of medium, and his intuitive approach to creating powerful visual narratives.
Represented by Ayyam Gallery (Damascus/Dubai/Beirut), Al-Beik has shown his photographs in exhibitions throughout the region and has participated in numerous international art fairs. A leading figure in Syrian cinema, his films have been featured across the globe, including in such prominent events as the Venice International Film Festival.
This special exhibition will mark the artist’s entrance into a new phase that is sure to affect his work. Q has teamed with up with Ayyam to celebrate this milestone by giving viewers the opportunity to witness this transition firsthand while reflecting on the works that have set him apart from other artists of his generation. The exhibition will present a selection of his remarkable images—those that have defined a previous chapter of his hefty oeuvre.
