Ya'aburnee - يقبرني, jusqu'au 19 avril 2025 (2025)

𝐘𝐚'𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐞 - يقبرني

Monia Ben Hamouda's exhibition ‘Ya'aburnee’ at Galerie Selma Feriani in Tunis is titled after the Arabic concept that translates as ‘you bury me’, reflecting the selfless wish for a loved one to outlive oneself. Love and sacrifice, omnipresent in the exhibition, explore the complex ideas of language, history and understanding through an installation that spans the three floors of the gallery, combining painting, sculpture and sound pieces, blurring our relationship with space. These recordings from two mosques create a haunting landscape that blends religious calls to prayer with urgent public announcements. It transforms the familiar sounds of the call to prayer into an alarming melody, reflecting a complex interplay between spirituality and the pressing need for information in times of crisis. The installation evokes discomfort and awareness, as the low vibrations resonate throughout the gallery. Ben Hamouda aims to capture the distinct auditory landscape of Arabic countries, emphasizing how these sounds shape cultural identity and perception. The result is a powerful commentary on the nature of communication and the emotional burden carried by these calls in our troubled area.

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