Déjà Vu A Multi-Gallery Exhibition Conceptualised by Alserkal Features Sama Alshaibi, Rula Halawani, Abdalla Al Omari, and Sadik Kwaish Alfraji

Inspired by Raed Yassin’s neon work, Déjà vu (2016), the show unpacks the absurdity of repeated cycles, historical mis-matching, memory glitches, and language slippage.⁠

 

The 14-day selling exhibition will feature 50+ artists represented by 20 of the UAE’s leading contemporary art galleries. The exhibition will feature four of Ayyam Gallery’s artists, Sama Alshaibi, Sadik Kwaish Alfraji, Abdalla Al Omari, and Rula Halawani.⁠

 

Déjà vu is curated by Kevin Jones - Director of Strategy at Alserkal, Nada Raza - Director of Alserkal Arts Foundation, and Zaina Zaarour - Curator & Manager of Programmes at Alserkal Avenue, in consultation with participating galleries.⁠

April 25, 2026