On Saturday, 26 April, the group exhibition solace closes with a finissage hosted by the Tashattot collective. solace explores how we find comfort in times of uncertainty and crisis — what images, beliefs, and spaces help us endure and resist?

The Tashattot collective invites musician Jad Saliba to present his recent project Lām(ل). Born in Beirut, Saliba explores the power of sound as a tool for resistance and solidarity. Inspired by the Tarweeda — a coded song from the Palestinian Revolution of 1936 — he examines how sound can serve as a medium for both subversion and solidarity. His performance starts at 19:00. Welcome!

Tashattot (Arabic for dispersion) is a socio-cultural collective based in Brussels. It aims to connect artists and cultural practitioners from the SWANA region who find themselves scattered throughout different European countries and cities. Tashattot offers a platform for expatriate artists to showcase their talents, share their narratives, and engage with diverse audiences by curating an array of artistic initiatives, including exhibitions, events, workshops, residencies, performances and more.

Jad Saliba (born in 1984 in Beirut) works primarily in sound. A former Oud player, he co-founded the ensemble ‘Mayal’ in 2010, performing renaissance music of early 20th century Egypt. Saliba was also part of the Beirut artist collective ‘Irtijal’, playing alongside accomplished musicians from the experimental and international scene. He graduated with a master’s from the Institute of Sonology in 2020. His current work explores experimental drum machines and reflects on alternative club music and online community radio.