Reflections: Modern and Contemporary Art from the Villain Collection presents a selection of works that trace the evolution of Arab art from modernism to contemporary expression. The exhibition brings together pioneering figures and contemporary voices, forming a visual narrative that bridges generations, geographies, and artistic movements.
Rooted in authenticity and emotional resonance, the works reflect moments of awakening, resilience, and poetic expression. From abstraction and calligraphy to conceptual and experimental practices, the exhibition reveals how artists have continuously redefined identity, heritage, and belonging through visual language.
The collection’s strength lies in its coherence and diversity. It brings together multiple sensibilities, revealing a culture in constant dialogue between tradition and innovation. Each artwork contributes to a broader conversation, one that speaks not only to the Arab world but to shared human experience.
The exhibition extends the Villains’ long-held philosophy of openness, inviting the public into what has long been a private journey. It is an invitation to contemplate, to engage in dialogue, and to encounter art as a living force that connects past and present.
