hiba ali | oceans we carry: rough as silk

Opening March 24, 2023, 6–8 pm On view March 24–May 20, 2023 Free and open to the public Squeaky Wheel presents a solo exhibition by artist hiba ali that utilizes videos, music, textiles, amongst other media. Through storytelling, oceans we carry: rough as silk explores the figure of the silk worm through visualizing the history and continued presence of African-descent communities from the Swahili-Indian ocean. They map the relationships between the Swahili coast of East Africa, South India and the Arab world. The geographic location of the Indian Ocean contains the history of trade, that includes enslaved people, gold, spices, and many other cultural aspects that continue to be present in the lives of its people and diasporas. ali’s work activates the healing modalities of music, sound and storytelling as offering points of dialogue and contextualization. Their work anchors audiences in discussions of global anti-Blackness, colorism, and colonialism, broadening our understanding of these topics beyond the US. Marking Squeaky Wheel’s first exhibition at our new space in the Tri-Main Center, the opening of the exhibition will feature remarks with the artist in person. A newly commissioned essay co-authored by Beheroze Shroff and Zavier Wingham on hiba ali’s work will be available at the opening, and made available online. The exhibition is on view Tuesdays through Fridays, 12–5 pm and by appointment. To make an appointment or inquire about group tours, email [email protected] . To learn about our new locations' visit, transportation, and access information, go to squeaky.org/visit ali, who was selected as Squeaky Wheel’s pilot Artist & Mentor residency program in Fall 2020, will also participate in several public programs taking place in Buffalo and our region. Special thank you to Claire Schneider and Jean-Michel Reed, Lindsey Lodhie and the Alternative Cinema Series at Colgate University, and Paige Sarlin and the PLASMA Speaker Series at the University at Buffalo. Join us for the opening with brief remarks by the artist and learn more at https://squeaky.org/event/hiba-ali-oceans-we-carry-rough-as-silk/

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