Jumana Manna lives in Berlin and Jerusalem. Weaving together the methods of historian, anthropologist and performer, Manna’s films and sculptures question the limits of the body in relation to historic narratives of nationalism. 

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Manna’s work for Liverpool Biennial 2016 drew parallels between Athens and Jerusalem to relate how their stories both contributed to the West’s self-construction, which in turn mirrored and partially shaped the economy and politics of the Middle East. The work can be found within the Ancient Greece episode at Tate Liverpool.

Recent solo exhibitions include venues such as Chisenhale Gallery, London, UK (2015); Beirut Art Center, Beirut, Lebanon (2015); and Sculpture Center, New York, USA (2014). Her work has been exhibited as part of group exhibitions at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, UK (2013); Sharjah Biennale, UAE (2013); and Performa 13 Biennial, New York, USA (2013).

Jumana Manna at Liverpool Biennial 2016

Flower Press, 2016
Metal, wood, wooden print cut outs of Biblical flora from the Post Herbarium, cardboard, fabric, plastic and straps
Commissioned by Liverpool Biennial

Vase with Festoon of Flowers and Dictionary, 2016
Lab table, ceramic set based on the statue of George Post, plastic containers, wooden print cut outs of Biblical flora from the Post Herbarium, books
Commissioned by Liverpool Biennial

A Biblical Landscape, 2016
Framed collage of labels of cleaning products acquired from supermarkets in Beirut
Commissioned by Liverpool Biennial

Storage, 2016
Metal shelf, wooden print cut outs of Biblical flora from the Post Herbarium
Commissioned by Liverpool Biennial

All exhibited at Tate Liverpool