Etel Adnan in All Her Dimensions

In All Her Dimensions is an exhibition of Lebanese-American visual artist, poet, playwright and essayist Etel Adnan, that is curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist. Similar to nature consisting of many dimensions, the artistic and literary oeuvre of Etel Adnan contains many different aspects. Through the 11 dimensions, Etel Adnan in All Her Dimensions will provide a deeper understanding of Etel Adnan’s significant oeuvre, while also giving the audience the opportunity to explore the various developments in her work. In addition to this, connections will be shown between the different fields in which she is active until this day, rather than viewing them as separate ‘particles’.Providing an extensive overview, the display at Mathaf will include Adnan’s paintings, drawings, leporellos, tapestries, writings and films from the 1960s onwards.

 I was the lead designer for this exhibition. I worked alongside Hans Ulrich Obrist to create layouts, plan circulation, create bespoke cases and cabinetry, as well as introduce a new lighting system to the museum. I worked closely with the conservation team and fabricators to design cases that would properly support and protect the artwork. I also implemented a lighting system that was safe for works on paper, without the impression of being in a dimly lit room.