Dreamland

An exhibition about home, identity and the art of belonging

a girl braiding another girl's hair

Dreamland, curated by Hibah Mian, poses the question: “Is it possible to exist in two places at one time?” 

The project illustrates new ways to understand the passage of one space to another, the move from a home to a house, while learning stories of trauma and transformation. Dreamland looks at BIPOC artists' works and residents in Mississauga to conceptualize the use of public spaces that propose associations between the immigrant or refugee in a western world.

Featured artists include:

  • Baljit Singh,
  • Yazan Salameh,
  • Karim Machado-Aman,
  • Krystal Ball, and
  • Par Nair.

This project is funded through the Museums’ BIPOC Community Curator Program.

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About the curator

Hibah Mian is a curator and creative producer whose innovative approach to community co-creation and synergetic processes drives the redesign of white spaces. She showcases and exhibits both local and international artists throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Hibah's portfolio highlights her ability to craft interpretive experiences, activate spaces, and foster creative collaborations for a diverse array of city profiles and clients.

Her affiliations include Museums of Mississauga, The City of Toronto, UrbanArts TO, Artscape, Mississauga Arts Council, Visual Arts Mississauga, Manifesto Community Projects, Oxford Properties and more. With experience in creative direction, event management, and educational pedagogy, Hibah leverages over 7 years of expertise in program management to facilitate public discourse and co-creation, ushering in new paradigms within the creative ecosystem.

Multiple day event Aug 1 - Sep 15, 2024

Contact

905-615-4860