The 2017 Sharjah Biennial roots for crops, earth, water and cooking

The Sharjah Biennial is the jewel in the crown of non-commercial contemporary art events from the Maghreb to the Gulf. After editions with curators from Japan and the USA, this, the 13th, has Christine Tohm from Beirut at the helm. She is the widely respected founder of Ashkal Alwan, an art centre that is home from home for artists, a discussion forum, a research and exhibition space. Tohm is an activist who says she spends 50% of her time on visa issues, 50% on finding money and another 5