The Bonnefanten Museum presents from June 7, 2025 the first major solo exhibition of Mounira Al Solh (*1978, Beirut) in the Netherlands. The Lebanese-Dutch artist is one of the most influential voices of her generation. In recent years, her work has received numerous international awards and exhibitions, including the ABN Amro Art Award, was nominated for Artes Mundi 10 (2023) and featured in the Lebanese pavilion at the Venice Biennale (2024). "A land as big as her skin" combines monumental installations from the Biennale with new works created especially for the exhibition.
From ancient myths to pop music
Al Solh's work defies simple categorization. She combines personal experiences with collective memories and political realities, mixing everyday observations with Mediterranean myths. This also applies to the Phoenician queen Elissa, better known by her Roman name Dido.
In her artistic practice, she playfully transcends genre boundaries and combines painting, sculpture, video, performance and textile works. Her style remains unmistakable: colorful, multi-layered, full of humor and formal sophistication - with a rhythm reminiscent of music.
Sponsors
The exhibition was made possible with the support of: Province of Limburg, Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, VriendenLoterij, Sharjah Art Foundation, Ammodo Art and Mondriaan Fonds.
Curator: Roxy Jongewaard
Opening
06.06.25, 17:30-20h
Duration
07.06.25-11.01.26
Bonnefanten
Avenue Céramique 250, 6221 KX Maastricht, The Netherlands
Information about the exhibition:
www.bonnefanten.nl