Hoor Al Qasimi launches major Jorge Tacla art exhibition

February 08, 2026 / 11:17 PM

Sharjah 24: On February 8, Her Highness Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Art Foundation, inaugurated, in the presence of Sheikha Nawar bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Director of the Sharjah Art Foundation, Jorge Tacla’s exhibition titled: “Time The Destroyer Is Time The Preserver" at Al Mareija Square in Sharjah. Abdullah Al Janahi, Curatorial Assistant at the Sharjah Art Foundation, stated that this exhibition features artworks spanning more than four decades of Tacla's career. The title of the exhibition, adapted from a poem by T.S. Eliot, delves into the concept of uncovering lasting truths in the aftermath of destructive events.

Jorge Tacla is a Chilean artist with Palestinian and Syrian roots. Over the past forty years, his art has changed alongside important developments in how we think about human rights and visual culture. With the increasing use of satellite images, the way we capture and understand political events has shifted, affecting how we value images in today's world. In an era where we are often overwhelmed by images created by machines, Tacla’s paintings focus on our human ability to perceive and remember. Instead of just showing objects directly, he aims to evoke a feeling of connection to a place. His artwork acts as a bridge, helping us rethink both personal and shared memories in the context of global issues.

During his interview with “Sharjah 24,” Al Janahi further elaborated that the exhibition, curated by Her Highness Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Art Foundation, presents a comprehensive collection of 170 works, including paintings, notebook sketches, and multimedia installations.

He concluded by noting that the exhibition will remain open to the public until June 7, 2026.