"National Multiple Sclerosis" Participates in the 17th edition of the exhibition "Abu Dhabi Art"
ABU DHABI, 17TH November / WAM / The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is participating in the 17th edition of the “Abu Dhabi Art” exhibition, which will kick off at Manarat Al Saadiyat on November 19th, where it will present an artwork entitled “A Tangible Presence” that embodies the real-life experiences of people living with multiple sclerosis, with the aim of shedding light on their own experiences and enhancing community awareness of the hidden challenges they face.
The association’s artistic work consists of two interconnected elements, the first of which is visual and based on an original video production, and the second is a series of live performances and interactive readings presented by the association in cooperation with a group of artists residing in the UAE, within the framework of an artistic vision that reflects the presence of the multiple sclerosis community in the national cultural scene.
The video reviews five experiences of people living with multiple sclerosis, explaining how each of them deals with changes in movement and body sensation due to the disease. It also includes participants from multiple age groups and backgrounds, highlighting the invisible aspects of multiple sclerosis. Its symptoms, such as fatigue, numbness, or changed vision, may not always be clearly visible, and at its core it presents a deeply human image that expresses the strength of society, its creative energy, and its quiet solidity.
The project opens spaces for contemplation, communication, and human interaction through an integrated sensory approach, giving the Abu Dhabi Art audience a vivid visual narrative about the multiple sclerosis community, and highlighting the contribution of creative practices within the cultural scene in the UAE in enhancing mutual support and consolidating a sense of belonging.
Maral Alexandrian, Acting Executive Director of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, said on this occasion that the “Tangible Presence” project provides a space to understand the experiences of people living with multiple sclerosis, not only as health conditions, but as human narratives that are shaped by identity and affected by care, explaining that true integration is achieved by presence, understanding, and sensing a common goal, and not by awareness alone.
For her part, Munira Al-Sayegh, independent curator and founder of the Darwaza Experimental Arts Platform, explained that cooperation with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the Year of Community embraces art as a means of human expression, whether through films or live performances, noting that this creative space allows listening to stories and understanding how experiences are translated into reality, stressing that the project highlights the importance of community as a safe space for participation and mutual support.
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