TA’AROF workshop for young Syrian artist started March 9-13th 2017 as part of the Sharjah Art Biennial 2016/2017. TA’AROF is a workshop that provides a select group of young artists from Syria with a unique opportunity to both develop their capacities and artistic networks by visiting the Sharjah Art Biennial 13 Tamawuj, and attending workshop sessions relating to key aspects of their development and outreach by key curators and artists from the MENA region.

The workshop lectures focuses on developing key skills, including creating value, refining technique, and communicating ideas. It will be facilitated by a number of prominent artists and art experts, including Hala Khayat, one of the founders of MASSYR and Director of Sales at Christie’s Dubai, Christine Tohme Curator of SAF 13 (TBC), renowned artists Safwan Dahoul and Thaier Helal, and curators Reem Fadda, Tarek Abou El Fetouh, Samia Halabi and Fawz Kabra.