A Corridor of Books by Lamya Gargash

A Corridor of Books is a large-scale commissioned work on the corner facade of Alserkal Avenue, by Emirati artist Lamya Gargash. For this project, Gargash turns her focus to the Al Ain home of HE Dr. Zaki Nusseibeh, a prominent collector and patron of the arts. At the heart of the photograph is a golden fabric draped through his library, guided by the Qibla—a compass pointing towards prayer. The installation invites a meditation on memory, devotion, and the stories woven into the spaces we inhabit.

Courtesy of the Artist and The Third Line.

H.E. Dr. Zaki Nusseibeh’s Private Residence Al Ain, UAE

By kind permission of H.E. Dr. Zaki Nusseibeh

Artwork commissioned by Maraya Art Centre, Sharjah.

About the Artist

Lamya Gargash, born in 1982 in Dubai, UAE, is an Emirati artist and photographer. Through her work, explores the remnants of ever-evolving architecture and documents the forgotten spaces within both public and private spheres of Emirati society.

Location: Corner facade