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Efie Gallery, a leading contemporary art space in Dubai, proudly announces its latest exhibition, “time heals, just not quick enough…”, curated by Nigerian curator Ose Ekore. This compelling group exhibition features works by five contemporary artists—Samuel Fosso, Aïda Muluneh, Kelani Abass, Abeer Sultan, and Sumayah Fallatah—each delving into themes of healing, identity, and the passage of time. 
The exhibition is scheduled to run from June 1 to July 30, 2025, at Efie Gallery's new location in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. Through a diverse array of mediums, including film and photography, the showcased works offer visual narratives that encourage reflection on personal and collective experiences of healing and growth. 
Artistic Highlights:
Sumayah Fallatah presents “I became you, so I lost myself” (2024), a layered composition of family photographs, archival images, indigo-dyed textiles, and red thread, reflecting on the emotional toll of cultural assimilation and migration. Her video piece, “Fruits of Meditation” (2023), revisits a childhood memory of her father's meditative ritual, exploring familial connections and personal identity. 
Abeer Sultan explores marine life and personal history in “Agua Viva”, inspired by her family's migration from West Africa to Saudi Arabia in the 1930s. Through self-portraiture and collages featuring jellyfish, corals, and shells, Sultan constructs a new narrative intertwining hidden geographies and overlooked histories. 
Kelani Abass merges history, memory, and technology, drawing influence from his father's letterpress printing company. His mixed-media works layer photography, text, and found objects, blending mechanical processes with traditional painting techniques to explore time's passage and identity's fluidity. 
challenges identity and representation through experimental self-portraits. On view are 20 works from his “70’s Lifestyle” series (1974–1978), where he channels influences from African American fashion and West African music icons, creating stylized self-portraits that question societal norms. 
Aïda Muluneh subverts conventional representations of African women through bold, surrealist photography rooted in Ethiopian cultural motifs. Her compositions, rendered in vivid primary colors, employ face painting, masks, and ceremonial garments to explore the intersection of personal and political narratives. 

Curator Ose Ekore emphasizes the exhibition's intent to provide a space for contemplation and understanding: 
> “In an era shaped by urgency, ‘time heals, just not quick enough…’ invites viewers to slow down and reconsider their relationship with time. The curatorial direction emerged organically, guided by the themes the participating artists have been thoughtfully exploring in their practices.” 


Efie Gallery, since its inception in 2021 and relocation to Alserkal Avenue in 2025, has established itself as a global platform for artists of African origin, fostering cross-cultural exchanges between Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. The gallery's commitment to accessibility and community engagement is evident in its diverse exhibitions and programs. 
For more information about the exhibition and Efie Gallery's initiatives, please visit www.efiegallery.com.

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