Dr. Nina Hedman highlights the three exhibitions’ artistic works

In an exclusive statement to “Sharjah 24”, she said that at present there are three exhibitions taking place in its premises, in collaboration with the University of Sharjah's College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD), adding that annually there is about 46 exhibitions. She added that the 3rd floor in Maraya Art Centre houses the group exhibition “International Connections: The Annual Faculty Exhibition of the College of Fine Arts and Design at the University of Sharjah”, curated by Printmaking Lecturer and Artist Brian Gonzales, and features newly created works of 17 faculty and professional Staff. She extended her statement to speak about the Solo Exhibition “Brian Gonzales: A Private Collection of Printed Matters”, recreating the setting of Printmaking Lecturer Brian Gonzalez’s personal living room, this exhibition showcases how the US-American lives with his private collection of prints, adding that visitors can experience his collection firsthand and explore a curated shelf of prints with a running commentary by the owner on how certain prints and printed ephemera entered his collection. The exhibition also showcases a table of “Mystery Boxes” housing portfolios of prints exchanged amongst a community of printmakers. Concluding her speech, she also spoke about the Solo Exhibition “In Uncharted Territories: New Works by Tor Seidel”, with seven newly created works on display, German artist Tor Seidel has contextualised the global pandemic from an artistic standpoint.