‘Distance’ is becoming one of the prevalent issues of our time. From the obliteration of distances in the past decades thanks to globalization, we are now entering an era when it is mandatory to keep a distance from each other every day. Thus, we arrive at an impasse, where the minimizing of distance becomes at the same time a blessing and a curse. On the other hand, technology, which has been accused of leading to the estrangement of social relationships, is now the main means to bring people together. 

In this context, the exhibition Further Together / Closer Apart will be presenting two artists for whom distance has always been a part of their life. Greek and Dutch respectively, Nikolas and Aljohara are two artists who live and work in Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As citizens of the world, their works blend the rich cultural references of their countries of origin with the country where they reside.

Nikolas will be presenting four sculptures in medium scale, reflecting on the persistent question of our times: Are we alone in a vast world or can each of us become an active link in a broader network? His works will be combined with an interactive installation created by Aljohara, in the form of a map spread in the public space, which will explore the physical as well as the emotional aspects of social distancing.