Sana Ghobbeh

NowHere Lisboa apresenta This wall grows at its root, uma performance solo de Sana Ghobbeh, nos dias 16 e 17 de abril, às 20h. This wall grows at its root coloca em diálogo leituras arquitetônicas da opressão com narrativas interpessoais ocultas, desdobrando-se como uma exploração poética do espaço urbano. Ghobbeh investiga como acontecimentos históricos, gestos cotidianos e atos de resistência deixam marcas no espaço público. Esta performance faz parte do projeto de pesquisa em curso da artista, Performing Spaces — uma exploração das estruturas urbanas e das suas narrativas internas. Solo performance Duração aproximada: 45 minutos (em inglês) Conceito e interpretação: Sana Ghobbeh Aconselhamento dramatúrgico: Maarten Van den Bussche Produção: Kunstenwerkplaats Agradecimentos especiais: Dmitry Mazgo Crédito fotográfico: (c) Mariana Machado Sana Ghobbeh (Teerão, Irão) é artista e investigadora artística sediada em Bruxelas. A sua prática transdisciplinar cruza estudos em arquitetura com metodologias desenvolvidas nas artes visuais, dando origem a um trabalho de storytelling performativo. EN NowHere Lisboa presents This wall grows at its root, a solo performance by Sana Ghobbeh, on 16 and 17 April at 8 pm. This wall grows at its root brings architectural readings of oppression into dialogue with concealed interpersonal narratives, unfolding as a poetic exploration of urban space. Ghobbeh traces how historical events, everyday gestures, and acts of resistance make a mark on public space. This performance is part of the artist’s ongoing research project Performing Spaces — an exploration of urban structures and their inner narratives. This wall grows at its root Solo performance, 45 minutes in English Concept & Performance: Sana Ghobbeh Dramaturgical Advice: Maarten Van den Bussche Production: Kunstenwerkplaats Special thanks to: Dmitry Mazgo Photo credit:(c) Mariana Machado Sana Ghobbeh (b. Tehran, Iran) is an artist and artistic researcher based in Brussels. In her trans­dis­ci­pli­na­ry appro­ach, Sana inte­gra­tes insights from her stu­dies in archi­tec­tu­re and research methods developed as a visual artist into a performative storytelling practice.

THESE ROOTS NEVER BLOSSOMED Concept & performance: @sanaghobbeh Production: @kwp_kunstenwerkplaats Coproduction: @beursschouwburg , @wpZimmer , @monty_antwerpen , @kunsthalgent ,@extra_city Filming & editing: @navid.fayyaz Premiere: April 2025 (On tour🌱)

The lending service of the Festivities Department at the Wiedauwkaai was once the Mechelynck sugar factory. At that location, 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗵 @sanaghobbeh performed 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱, a visual performance about power, trade, and the sugar connection between Belgium and Iran. For one evening, the factory hall was transformed into a theater space, with a story that goes back to the roots of the place. The performance took place during arts festival 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒏. 
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Lovende woorden over 'These roots never blossomed' van @sanaghobbeh ⭐️ Nog te zien deze donderdag 8 mei op @beyondtheblackbox.antwerpen @monty_antwerpen en volgende woensdag 15 mei in @kunsthalgent ! --- Some words of praise about 'These roots never blossomed' by @sanaghobbeh ⭐️ Playing this Thursday May 8 @beyondtheblackbox.antwerpen @monty_antwerpen and next Wednesday May 15 @kunsthalgent ! @pzazz.theater @etcetera_mag

THESE ROOTS NEVER BLOSSOMED Concept & per­for­man­ce: @sanaghobbeh Deze voorstelling maakt deel uit het @beyondtheblackbox.antwerpen festivalprogramma. 🗓 Do 8 mei / Thu 8 May 🕣 20:00 📍 @monty_antwerpen 🎬✂️ @navid.fayyaz

8May ,20h @monty_antwerpen These roots never blossomed @kwp_kunstenwerkplaats @arezookhazanbeig @jaimellopis @ioanamandrescu

Review on " These roots never blossomed" By Aïcha Mouhamou @etcetera_mag Photo credit @navid.fayyaz

In THESE ROOTS NEVER BLOSSOMED onderzoekt kunstenares Sana Ghobbeh de historische industriële connecties tussen België en Iran binnen de suikerindustrie. Ze verweeft archiefmateriaal, persoonlijke herinneringen en historische feiten in een performance over een suikerraffinaderij in Kharizak, een stad ten zuiden van Teheran. -- In THESE ROOTS NEVER BLOSSOMED, artist Sana Ghobbeh explores the historical industrial ties between Belgium and Iran within the sugar industry. She interweaves archival material, personal memories, and historical facts in a performance about a sugar refinery in Kharizak, a city south of Tehran. 🗓 do 8 mei / thu 8 May 🕣 20:00 💬 English with Dutch subtitles 📍 Monty 🎟 beyondtheblackbox.be #BeyondTheBlackBox #BtBB2025 #BtBBAntwerp #BtBBAntwerpen #FestivalSeason #GetYourPass

Ticket and info @beursschouwburg These roots never blossomed 3&4 April

Ticket and info @beursschouwburg Photo credit @navid.fayyaz

An Iranian sugar factory, shaped by Belgian craft, now fading into the quiet shadows of a forgotten history. SANA GHOBBEH These roots never blossomed PERFORMANCE TH 03.04 20:30 BE avant-premiere FR 04.04 20:30

Looking forward to April 3 & 4 as Sana Ghobbeh is performing her brand new work 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒅 at Beursschouwburg for the first time! Exploring the historic industrial ties between Belgium and Iran in the sugar industry, Sana shines a light on the old ruïne of the sugarfactory in Kahrizak (Iran). A seed sown in a once fertile landscape of lush lawns, brimming with promise and nurturing dreams of progress and the bloom of industrialization, now stands as a profound symbol of what was lost and sacrificed as ambition reshaped the landscape. Created by this amazing team 🌸 Sana Ghobbeh, Arezoo Khazanbeig, Maarten Van den Bussche, Jan Maertens, Samah Hijawi & Myriam Van Imschoot @sanaghobbeh @arezoo_khb @m_v.d.b @samah.hijawi @myriamvanimschoot Tickets available @beursschouwburg 3 & 4 April - premiere! A production by Kunstenwerkplaats I co-produced by @beursschouwburg , @wpzimmer , @kunsthalgent , @extra_city and @monty_antwerpen I Supported by the Flemish Government & VGC, and @kunstencentrumbuda Photograph by Navid Fayaz.