‘Places in the In-Between’
An Exhibition

“A city is a language, a repository of possibilities, and a place where we write ourselves into being.” – Rebecca Solnit

Places in the In-Between is a transnational exhibition emerging from the TAWASOL network, following two years of artistic exchange, residencies and workshops held in Lebanon, Germany, Egypt and Tunisia. Focusing on urban environments like Cairo, Tunis and Berlin, the exhibition brings together four contemporary artists exploring displacement, identity and belonging within rapidly evolving cityscapes. Their works reflect on how personal and collective histories are written into – and sometimes erased from – the spaces we inhabit. The opening featured an artist talk with Aisha Azab and Mehdi Ben Temessek.

Places in the In-Between explores the emotional tension between belonging and anonymity in urban spaces. With cities serving as both repositories of history and sites of continuous transformation, they become spaces where identities are constantly negotiated. This exhibition delves into the complex layers of erasure and displacement within urban environments like Cairo, Tunis and Berlin and several more, offering intimate insights into how individuals and communities navigate the shifting boundaries of inclusion and exclusion.

Through the works of artists from these diverse urban centres, Places in the In-Between reflects on the fragility of place and identity. The artists examine both personal and collective experiences of being in-between – caught between histories, cultures and physical spaces that define, but also deny, their sense of belonging. The exhibition highlights the nuanced dynamics of urban life, where every corner holds traces of the past while remaining continuously redefined by the pulse of the present. The works on display invite viewers to reconsider the spaces we inhabit, both physically and emotionally, and to
reflect on what it means to navigate the complexities of identity and belonging in today’s urban landscapes. Can a place truly ever belong to us, or do we always remain in the in-between?