Sara El-Jazara is an art historian, researcher, and archivist whose practice explores the intersections of art, memory, and resistance in the Arab world. Her work engages with the politics of the archive, tracing fragmented histories and artistic practices as acts of preservation and collective reclamation.
A graduate of Marist College in Florence, Italy, El-Jazara’s professional experience spans research, archiving, editing, curation, gallery management, and art consultancy.
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PROJECTS
DOCUMENTING PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
project
on-going
This project aims to document and digitally archive private art collections. Using Amman, Jordan as a point of departure.
The aim is to “liberate” these artworks and make them accessible to scholars, curators, and the public. By photographing artworks, recording metadata, and interviewing collectors, it seeks to preserve and reveal art currently hidden in private hands.
The resulting open-access digital archive will help fill a major gap in Arab art history, support scholarship, and highlight how private collecting practices shape cultural heritage and artistic narratives in the region.
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MUIN BSEISO’S PRIVATE COLLECTION
exhibition
2024
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PUBLIC PROGRAM - DESERT X ALULA’24
consultancy-project
2024
Working with a team, I coordinated and executed over 18 events as part of Desert X AlUla’s public program: workshops, talks, and musical acts. I was the primary liaison and managed communications between over 20 artists, more than 10 facilitators, and the programming team to streamline planning and delivery.
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