SAT appoints curator and associate curator of its third edition

The curators will collaborate closely with the Triennial team to build on its ongoing initiatives in the public realm, drawing on its deep knowledge of the city and community networks, while contributing broader perspectives on architecture’s role in shaping more sustainable, inclusive, and responsive cities. Aligning with the SAT’s focus on process as a means of idea generation, Rao and Tavengwa invite SAT03 to adopt a propositional, rather than representational, approach. 

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, SAT will host "Meet the Curators of the 2026 SAT Edition", a public programme at SAT headquarters, Al Qasimiyah School, marking the launch of SAT03 in the presence of its curators. This gathering will offer audiences a unique opportunity to engage with the newly appointed team as they share initial insights into their curatorial approach and vision for the upcoming Triennial, set to take place in 2026. 

The programme will begin with a welcome note and a formal introduction of the curators, followed by a presentation of their vision for SAT03, offering insight into the curatorial themes and directions currently in development. 

A conversation will then unfold between the curators and members of the SAT team, including Mona El Mousfy (Advisor, SAT), Sharmeen Inayat (Curator of Research and Urban Programmes), Sahil Abdul Latheef (Manager of Public Programming), and Nihal Halimeh (Manager of Architecture and Programmes). Together, they will discuss the collaborative process and institutional perspectives shaping the third edition of the Triennial. 

The event will conclude with an open Q&A session, inviting public questions and reflections. 

"Meet the Curators of the 2026 SAT Edition" is free and open to the public. It invites architects, designers, students, scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the spaces we shape and live in to join the conversation and take part in this formative moment for SAT03.