Ehya-Revive

Revive | احیا brings together the voices of seven women connected to Middle Eastern culture, who were each invited to choose a ceramic object from the Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery collection and write a descriptive essay. These written interpretations were then handed to seven Middle Eastern artists, who, without ever seeing the original objects, created new artworks inspired solely by the essays. This unique collaboration shows how language can inspire artistic expression, offering a more accurate historical perspective and paving the way for a more inclusive future.

This exhibition is a part of the Tennessee Triennial, which focuses on the theme of RE-PAIR, exploring how objects, memories, cultures, and identities can be broken apart and reassembled in new, meaningful ways.

The logo draws inspiration from Kufi calligraphy, blending Arabic and English letters into a unique design.