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Shezad Dawood

Get ready to be surprised by the versatile work of British artist Shezad Dawood. In Night in the Garden of Love, he engages in a dialogue with Afro-American musician, composer, and homo universalis Yusef Lateef. The result? An exhibition centered around creative collaborations, where analogue and digital elements enhance each other, and where several of your senses – sight, hearing, and smell – are engaged to allow you to fully experience the artwork.

Scroll further and delve into some of the collaborations Dawood undertook to create his new work, and discover the upcoming events planned at WIELS in relation to the exhibition.

VISIT NIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE

Alhena Katsof on Yusef Lateef

The shapes and plants depicted in Yusef Lateef’s drawings are woven throughout the exhibition. Dawood, in collaboration with Alhena Katsof, curator of Yusef Lateef’s legacy, and his widow Ayesha Lateef, carefully selected 16 original drawings that will be displayed for the first time in Europe at WIELS.

In this video, Alhena Katsof shares insights into Lateef’s work and life, offering her perspective on the meaning and importance of his artistic contributions.

WATCH THE INTERVIEW WITH AlHENA KATSOF

Dawood x Ahluwalia

Textiles play a prominent role in Dawood’s exhibition. Based on a shared interest in textile upcycling, Dawood collaborated with London-based fashion designer Priya Ahluwalia, who explored Dawood’s textile archive for the exhibition. The archive includes Romanian Gypsy skirts, Japanese denim, and a variety of colorful printed fabrics from the 1970s originating from Pakistan, Dawood’s ancestral homeland.

Ahluwalia created two costumes for the key character, the Mutant. They will be showcased in the exhibition and worn by co-choreographer and dancer Wan-Lun Yu during performances on various Sundays throughout the exhibition.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
SUN_25_06____________________________14:30-16:30
SUN_09_07____________________________14:30-16:30
SUN_16_07____________________________14:30-16:30
SAT_12_08____________________________14:30-16:30
SUN_13_08____________________________14:30-16:30

EVENTS

ARTIST TALK

*FINAL CHANCE*

Seize the opportunity to hear from the artist himself as he explores the poetic potential of the garden as a source of optimism amidst the climate crisis. The conversation provides a glimpse into Dawood’s thought process and his quest for a renewed perspective on our relationship with the natural world.

TUE_20_06_________19:30-20:30
(EXHIBITION OPEN UNTIL 19:30)
FREE WITH EXHIBITION ENTRY
IN ENGLISH

KETS

PODCAS’KETS

New episodes of the KETS podcasts are here! Put on your headphones and listen to the conversations between our Kets and Shezad Dawood. Get ready for a dose of humour and discover some surprising facts!

LISTEN HERE

MAMIKO MOTTO

Mamiko Motto, who got us all dancing at the exhibition’s opening, has put together a musical playlist inspired by the exhibition’s source of inspiration: Yusef Lateef. Whether you’re on your way to WIELS, at work, or simply sitting at home, this playlist is sure to please. Discover the music of Yusef Lateef and enjoy a special listening experience that perfectly complements the atmosphere of the exhibition.

LISTEN HERE

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🔎 Focus on Shezad Dawood – Events around the exhibition

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Dawood x Ahluwalia

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