Oman 2025
The exhibition explores the Sablah, Oman’s traditional communal space, as a model for contemporary and future architecture.
Title: Traces
Commissioner: Sayyid Saeed bin Sultan bin Yarub Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Culture
Curator: Majeda Alhinai
Exhibitors: Majeda Alhinai, Jalila Almamari, Abdullah Alrashdi, William Virgil, Ben Elmer
“Traces” reflects the marks left by history, community, and the environment, creating a dialogue between past and contemporary practices. Rooted in the principles of the Sablah, the pavilion explores how heritage and contemporary design intersect to create adaptable and resilient communal spaces.
The pavilion takes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating Omani craft traditions, spatial storytelling, and material innovation. The installation emphasizes the role of social cohesion, dialogue, and collective spaces in shaping the built environment; rooted in the belief that meaningful architectural solutions arise from a deep understanding of the connections between place, people, and collective memory.
As old neighborhoods transform into modern cities, the Sablah remains a cultural bridge between tradition and modernity, embodying Oman’s identity—a place where solidarity, hospitality, and intergenerational dialogue converge.
VENUE:
Arsenale
OPENING TIMES:
May 10 – Sep 28 11am – 8pm; Sep 29 – Nov 23 10am – 6pm
ADDRESS
Arsenale, Campo de la Tana, 2169, 30122 Venice, Italy
