The Urgent Present Continuous: Collectivity in Response to Crisis at March Meeting 2024
By HG Masters
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Installation view of TAYSIR BATNIJI’s Just as a Precaution, 2024, at March Meeting, Sharjah Art Foundation, 2024. Photo by Motaz Mawid. Courtesy Sharjah Art Foundation.
“It’s a pleasure to be here,” artist Nida Sinnokrot said quietly, before pausing. “‘Pleasure’ is not the right word—it’s good to be here, in company. We thank you for your solidarity, your shared sense of urgency, and for organizing this March Meeting that celebrates resilient community practices rooted in preservation and care.”