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Wael Shawky

Announcement of a major solo exhibition by Wael Shawky at Talbot Rice Gallery, University of Edinburgh, presented as part of the gallery’s 50th anniversary programme. The presentation spans contemporary and neoclassical galleries and includes works such as Drama 1882, material from the Cabaret Crusades, Murano glass sculptures, drawings and paintings.

Wael Shawky
PublishedMay 28, 2025
Matched EntityWael Shawky
EventWael Shawky (solo exhibition at Talbot Rice Gallery)
LocationTalbot Rice Gallery, Old College, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK

Article Summary

Announcement of a major solo exhibition by Wael Shawky at Talbot Rice Gallery, University of Edinburgh, presented as part of the gallery’s 50th anniversary programme. The presentation spans contemporary and neoclassical galleries and includes works such as Drama 1882, material from the Cabaret Crusades, Murano glass sculptures, drawings and paintings.

Why It Matters

Direct e-flux announcement for a solo exhibition by Wael Shawky at Talbot Rice Gallery within the 2025–2026 timeframe; explicitly names the artist and exhibition dates.

Artist Context

The curator corpus offers limited detail: Wael Shawky (born 1971) is an Egyptian artist who works between Alexandria and Philadelphia.

Institution Context

Talbot Rice Gallery at the University of Edinburgh will host the solo exhibition in 2025 as part of its 50th anniversary season, curated by Tessa Giblin, with institutional supporters noted in the announcement.

Event Details

Start: 2025-06-28
End: 2025-09-28
Time: June 28–September 28, 2025. Opening reception: June 28, 2–4pm.
Location: Talbot Rice Gallery, Old College, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK