Bady Dalloul: Self-portrait with a cat I don't have, Courtesy of Art Jameel. Photo by Daniella Baptista.
Bady Dalloul’s solo exhibition, Self-portrait with a cat I don’t have, curated by Lucas Morin, opens at Jameel Arts Centre, Dubai, UAE.
The exhibition presents a body of work by the artist that reimagines everyday materials into extraordinary narratives that connect non-Western cultures. Through drawings, handcrafted books, and immersive installations, Dalloul traces personal and collective histories, from intimate family stories to the politics of migration and imperial power.
Highlights include Age of Empires, a new series of 50 works on paper reflecting on the life and death of imperial power through a 19th-century Japanese astrology manual, and Matchboxes, a new series of miniature drawings capturing moments from ordinary life, news, and political developments witnessed by the artist over the years. A recreated Dubai apartment offers an intimate glimpse into the last five years of the artist’s itinerant practice, connecting experiences across France, Japan, and the UAE, and revealing how personal encounters, memory, and global events intersect in his richly layered work.
Visit the Jameel Arts Centre website for more information.
