Selfie with Toy Gun

Farah Al Qasimi

Selfie with Toy Gun, 202168.75 x 89cmSign in to view price
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archival inkjet print in aluminum artist's frameFrançois Ghebaly
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The artwork presents a vibrant and cluttered bedroom scene. The composition is dominated by a large bed covered in a deep red, velvet-like blanket, surrounded by an array of colorful textiles, toys, and personal items. The overall visual impression conveys a sense of warmth, comfort, and the intimate details of everyday life. The artist seems to have employed a documentary style, capturing the organic, lived-in quality of the space. The artwork likely aims to offer a glimpse into the personal world of its subject, reflecting on the materiality of domestic life and the emotional resonance of private spaces. ...

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Artist
Farah Al Qasimi
B.1991, Emirati

Working primarily with photography, video and performance, Farah Al Qasimi (b. 1991, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) examines postcolonial structures of power, gender and taste in the Gulf Arab states. Dividing her time between Dubai and New York, Al Qasimi has integrated her practice as a social critique and observation of the layered aspects of each place indirectly. Through her bold and vibrant photographs, she explores the unspoken social norms and values embedded in a place, a moment or an object. Her thought-provoking images act as an invitation for the viewer to sense the unspoken boundaries that govern the scenes which they catch a glimpse of. Al Qasimi’s recent works challenge the viewer to consider their own understanding of reality, aspiration, individuality and the reflected image. In series such as 'Funhouse', Al Qasimi demonstrates her skill with mise-en-scene in photographs that are richly detailed, evoking a tromp-l’oeil effect, which are at turns delightful, delirious and disturbing. Elsewhere, the artist creates works that confront commonplace notions of figurative photography and portraiture. ...

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Dragon Mart Shopping Bags
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Dragon Mart Shopping Bags, 2023
28 x 38cm
Cosmetics Store Demolition
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Cosmetics Store Demolition, 2023
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Leopard Print Blanket
Farah Al Qasimi
Leopard Print Blanket, 2022
127 x 84cm
Conversation
Farah Al Qasimi
Conversation, 2023
127 x 84cm
Marrim's Eye
Farah Al Qasimi
Marrim's Eye, 2023
127 x 84cm
Bird Market (The Blue One Escaped)
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Bird Market (The Blue One Escaped), 2020
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White Soap in Pink Bathroom
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White Soap in Pink Bathroom, 2021
63.5 x 45.75cm
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Farah Al Qasimi
Selfie with Toy Gun, 2021
68.75 x 89cm
Pigeon in Flight
Farah Al Qasimi
Pigeon in Flight, 2025
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Men Greeting (from the Bus Station Bridge)
Farah Al Qasimi
Men Greeting (from the Bus Station Bridge), 2025
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Desert Hyacinth
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François Ghebaly
Gallery
François Ghebaly
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Since 2009, François Ghebaly has presented an innovative, eclectic program of Los Angeles-based and international artists. With a history of identifying and championing diverse voices and emerging talent, the gallery’s roster has grown to include 27 artists and 2 artist estates, ranging from early career, such as Sharif Farrag and Ludovic Nkoth, to mid-career, like Christine Sun Kim, Meriem Bennani, Kelly Akashi, Farah Al Qasimi, and Genesis Belanger, to well established, including Sayre Gomez, Kathleen Ryan, Neïl Beloufa and Candice Lin as well as underground legends, like Patrick Jackson and Mike Kuchar. The gallery advances the reach of its artists’ visions by publishing exhibition catalogues and producing artist editions. Located since 2013 in a 12,000 square foot warehouse space in Downtown Los Angeles, the gallery is a mainstay of the burgeoning Arts District community, and recently expanded to New York's Lower East Side. François Ghebaly’s program demonstrates a commitment to challenging work across all media and to fostering the progressive, boundary-pushing practices of its artists. ...

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