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Dhaheri draws from her upbringing in Abu Dhabi, often blending performance, video, and
installation.

Other participating Emirati artists include Mohammed Kazem, known for his work in conceptual art
and experimental mediums; MaithaAbdalla, whose work spans film, sculpture, painting, and
performance; and Shaikha Al Mazrou, who explores themes related to identity and cultural heritage
through her multimedia works. Kamala Ibrahim Ishag, an artist now based in the UAE, addresses
issues of migration and displacement, weaving in a rich narrative of her Sudanese heritage.

Celebrated manga artist Morohoshi Daijiro will debut a newly commissioned illustration, while
Barrack (FuruhataTaiki + KondoKanako) transforms the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum into a
café-restaurant and exhibition space that fosters exchange between local and international
communities. Meanwhile, artist Sasaki Rui will create a site-specific installation in a recently
closed public bathhouse in Seto City, reflecting on everyday life and the region’s deep ties to nature
and ceramic traditions.

The opening ceremony was graced by Takeo Obayashi, Chairperson of the Aichi Triennale
Organising Committee and Hideaki Omura, Governor of Aichi Prefecture, alongside a distinguished
group of dignitaries from the UAE, including Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of
Culture; Sheikh Fahim Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Government Relations Department;
and Sheikha Nawar bint Ahmed Al Qassimi, Vice President of the Sharjah Art Foundation.

On view until 30 November 2025, the triennale will host roundtable discussions and artist talks on
14 and 15 September 2025. From 1 to 3 November 2025, ‘Three Special Days for Experiencing the
Vibe of Ceramic City of Seto’ will be held, along with the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum’s
annual project of firing ceramics in the reproduction of an old kiln.

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