Imaginary Burden, curated by Fatima Al Kurdi in 2022, was a solo exhibition of Ahmed Emad’s work that explored existential themes through raw, intuitive expression. Subtly echoing the influence of Diego Rivera, the exhibition reflected on the weight of personal and collective identity, that is raw ,symbolic, and emotionally charged.

State, curated by Fatima Al Kurdi in 2023, was a photography-led group exhibition featuring emerging Abu Dhabi-based artists. Presented in the vibrant setting of The Alley, the show included film, painting, sculpture, and more..offering raw and expressive works that turned public space into a platform for reflection and creativity.

"I Shall Never Tire of Finding an Escape", a group exhibition curated by Fatima Al Kurdi from IRIS Advisory, held at XVA Gallery in 2022. It explores escapism through the photographic works of Sarah Brahim, Maitha Hamdan, Menat el Abd, and Ammar Al Banna, framed across three introspective, reflective chapters.

Versus Collective Consciousness, curated by Fatima Al Kurdi, a group exhibition held in 2022. Drawing on the ideas of French sociologist Émile Durkheim, the exhibition examined how artists position themselves in relation to societal norms, shared values, and group-think. Through photography, painting, and mixed media, the show explored the tension between individual perception and collective influence.

I Hear Their Echoes, a site-specific installation by Juma Al Haj, was curated by Fatima Al Kurdi for IRIS Art Advisory as part of AD Middle East’s Art of Living exhibition. Set within a blue room, the work evokes ancestral sea journeys, exploring oral history, language, and collective memory through immersive form.

Fractured Existence, curated by Fatima Al Kurdi and presented by IRIS Art Advisory at the Sikka Art Festival in 2022, brought together four Emirati artists exploring the layered nature of existence. From spiritual inquiry to the abstraction of language and material form, the exhibition questioned physical reality, transcendence, and the tension between materialism and idealism.

Co-curated by Fatima Al Kurdi for Aicon Contemporary Gallery at India Art Fair 2024, the booth featured works by Abir Karmakar, Gigi Scaria, Promtesh Pulak, and Maya Varadaraj. Through diverse mediums and narratives, the booth explored identity, urban memory, and contemporary South Asian expressions.

Co-curated by Fatima Al Kurdi for Aicon Contemporary Gallery at Abu Dhabi Art 2023, the booth featured works by Affan Baghpati, Christopher Benton, and Katja Larsson. Juxtaposing found objects, regional histories, and material experimentation, the presentation invited reflection on heritage, hybridity, and the poetics of everyday life.

I Hear Their Echoes, a site-specific installation by Juma Al Haj, was curated by Fatima Al Kurdi for IRIS Art Advisory as part of AD Middle East’s Art of Living exhibition. Set within a blue room, the work evokes ancestral sea journeys, exploring oral history, language, and collective memory through immersive form.

Demolished, Part of the Ghayathi series curated by Fatima Al Kurdi , this installation reflects on the ruins of homes built in the 1980s in the western region of Abu Dhabi. Salmah Al Mansoori traces what remains, fragments of life and memory inviting viewers to imagine the untold stories behind these quiet, demolished spaces.

Chill Summer in the City a group exhibition co-curated by Fatima Al Kurdi and Aisha Al Abbar Gallery in collaboration with IRIS Art Advisory. Featuring works by Ahmed Emad, Lama Alshenaifi, Safeya Sharif, and Yosra Emamizadeh, the show reflected on retreat, imagination, and urban summer stillness in the city of Dubai

Demolished, Part of the Ghayathi series curated by Fatima Al Kurdi , this installation reflects on the ruins of homes built in the 1980s in the western region of Abu Dhabi. Salmah Al Mansoori traces what remains, fragments of life and memory inviting viewers to imagine the untold stories behind these quiet, demolished spaces.

For Abu Dhabi Art 2024, Fatima Al Kurdi curated the booth for Aicon Contemporary Gallery (New York) , Featuring works by GR Iranna, Sara Al Aulaqi, and Sonja Larsson, the space brought together distinct practices from South Asia, the Gulf, and Scandinavia, each probing questions of identity, displacement, and spiritual presence through layered visual languages.

Ghayathi, an exhibition curated by Fatima Al Kurdi in 2023, The exhibition highlighted the works of Salmah Al Mansoori, taking viewers on a visual journey through abandoned homes in Abu Dhabi’s western region. reflecting on fading memories, untold stories, and the quiet remnants of lives once lived.