Address:
WH 5, 4 19 Street, Al Khayat Avenue, Al Quoz
Working hours:
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Schedule a private viewing:
+971501886034
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WH 5, 4 19 Street, Al Khayat Avenue, Al Quoz
Working hours:
Monday – Friday 12 PM – 8 PM
Saturday & Sunday by appointment only
Schedule a private viewing:
+971501886034
info@inlocogallery.com
Alleys: Regional and Local Perspectives
Public Art Project
Date
February, 2024
February, 2024
Location
Inloco Gallery, WH 5, 4 19 Street, Al Khayat Avenue, Al Quoz
Inloco Gallery, WH 5, 4 19 Street, Al Khayat Avenue, Al Quoz
Alleys: Regional and Local Perspectives” is a public art project by Dr. Khaled Alawadi and Inloco Gallery.
The project originated from Dr. Alawadi’s talk at Inloco Talks 2023. In his presentation, he explored how traditional alleyways — known as sikkak in Arabic — shape the urban fabric of cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Across many Arab cities, sikka have long fostered social cohesion, while wider passages evolved into commercial and communal hubs. Despite their cultural and urban significance, sikkak remain understudied in academia, and their preservation is often overlooked in contemporary urban planning.
The project originated from Dr. Alawadi’s talk at Inloco Talks 2023. In his presentation, he explored how traditional alleyways — known as sikkak in Arabic — shape the urban fabric of cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Across many Arab cities, sikka have long fostered social cohesion, while wider passages evolved into commercial and communal hubs. Despite their cultural and urban significance, sikkak remain understudied in academia, and their preservation is often overlooked in contemporary urban planning.
Dr. Khaled Alawadi
Alleys: Regional and Local Perspectives
Public Art Project
Public Art Project
Date: February, 2024
Location: Inloco Gallery, WH 5, 4 19 Street, Al Khayat Avenue, Al Quoz
Alleys: Regional and Local Perspectives” is a public art project by Dr. Khaled Alawadi and Inloco Gallery.
The project originated from Dr. Alawadi’s talk at Inloco Talks 2023. In his presentation, he explored how traditional alleyways — known as sikkak in Arabic — shape the urban fabric of cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Across many Arab cities, sikka have long fostered social cohesion, while wider passages evolved into commercial and communal hubs. Despite their cultural and urban significance, sikkak remain understudied in academia, and their preservation is often overlooked in contemporary urban planning.
Location: Inloco Gallery, WH 5, 4 19 Street, Al Khayat Avenue, Al Quoz
Alleys: Regional and Local Perspectives” is a public art project by Dr. Khaled Alawadi and Inloco Gallery.
The project originated from Dr. Alawadi’s talk at Inloco Talks 2023. In his presentation, he explored how traditional alleyways — known as sikkak in Arabic — shape the urban fabric of cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Across many Arab cities, sikka have long fostered social cohesion, while wider passages evolved into commercial and communal hubs. Despite their cultural and urban significance, sikkak remain understudied in academia, and their preservation is often overlooked in contemporary urban planning.
“In the realm of urban analytics, my focus has shifted to studying the alley spaces between buildings, known as “Sikka” in our local language. These alleys, often overlooked in traditional studies of streets, play a crucial role in providing shortcuts and enhancing connectivity. While urban design literature tends to neglect alleys, our mapping efforts have revealed their diversity and patterns, highlighting their potential as crucial components of the urban fabric.”
Dr. Khaled Alawadi
“In the realm of urban analytics, my focus has shifted to studying the alley spaces between buildings, known as “Sikka” in our local language. These alleys, often overlooked in traditional studies of streets, play a crucial role in providing shortcuts and enhancing connectivity. While urban design literature tends to neglect alleys, our mapping efforts have revealed their diversity and patterns, highlighting their potential as crucial components of the urban fabric.”
Dr. Khaled Alawadi
At Inloco Gallery, curators and Dr. Khaled Alawadi have recreated a traditional-style alleyway, featuring a photography exhibition rooted in his long-term research. The experience begins with a stroll through a space adorned with plants, flowers, vintage furniture, and woven carpets — evoking the warmth and intimacy of an authentic sikkak. As dusk falls, the alley transforms into a cozy, welcoming space illuminated by warm-glowing outdoor bulbs.
The photographs capture moments of everyday community life: neighbors chatting, watering plants, and children playing — portraying a shared existence in close-knit urban spaces. Printed and pasted onto the alley walls like street posters, the images evoke the aesthetics of street art rather than conventional photo displays. This installation offers visitors an immersive moment to engage with Dr. Alawadi’s work before entering the Inloco Gallery building.
The installation highlights the practical and symbolic richness of sikkak in today’s urban environments, showcasing their transformative potential as small-scale, grassroots spaces that enhance urban livability and foster vibrant communities.
Watch the lecture by Dr. Alawadi to learn more:
The photographs capture moments of everyday community life: neighbors chatting, watering plants, and children playing — portraying a shared existence in close-knit urban spaces. Printed and pasted onto the alley walls like street posters, the images evoke the aesthetics of street art rather than conventional photo displays. This installation offers visitors an immersive moment to engage with Dr. Alawadi’s work before entering the Inloco Gallery building.
The installation highlights the practical and symbolic richness of sikkak in today’s urban environments, showcasing their transformative potential as small-scale, grassroots spaces that enhance urban livability and foster vibrant communities.
Watch the lecture by Dr. Alawadi to learn more:
At Inloco Gallery, curators and Dr. Khaled Alawadi have recreated a traditional-style alleyway, featuring a photography exhibition rooted in his long-term research. The experience begins with a stroll through a space adorned with plants, flowers, vintage furniture, and woven carpets — evoking the warmth and intimacy of an authentic sikkak. As dusk falls, the alley transforms into a cozy, welcoming space illuminated by warm-glowing outdoor bulbs.
The photographs capture moments of everyday community life: neighbors chatting, watering plants, and children playing — portraying a shared existence in close-knit urban spaces. Printed and pasted onto the alley walls like street posters, the images evoke the aesthetics of street art rather than conventional photo displays. This installation offers visitors an immersive moment to engage with Dr. Alawadi’s work before entering the Inloco Gallery building.
The installation highlights the practical and symbolic richness of sikkak in today’s urban environments, showcasing their transformative potential as small-scale, grassroots spaces that enhance urban livability and foster vibrant communities.
Watch the lecture by Dr. Alawadi to learn more:
The photographs capture moments of everyday community life: neighbors chatting, watering plants, and children playing — portraying a shared existence in close-knit urban spaces. Printed and pasted onto the alley walls like street posters, the images evoke the aesthetics of street art rather than conventional photo displays. This installation offers visitors an immersive moment to engage with Dr. Alawadi’s work before entering the Inloco Gallery building.
The installation highlights the practical and symbolic richness of sikkak in today’s urban environments, showcasing their transformative potential as small-scale, grassroots spaces that enhance urban livability and foster vibrant communities.
Watch the lecture by Dr. Alawadi to learn more: