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Multicultural Women’s Hub Artists contribute to Khaled Sabsabi’s Exhibition at 61st Biennale di Venezia

May 15, 2026 12:00 pm

Anamika and Shabnam Mukhi, untitled transcriptions of country, Artspace credit Anna Kucera

Presented by Arts & Cultural Exchange Multicultural Women's Hub

Anamika and Shabnam Mukhi from ACE’s Multicultural Women’s Hub have contributed as artisans for Khaled Sabsabi’s exhibition for the Australia Pavilion at the 61st Biennale di Venezia, conference of one’s self. 

A year in development, Project Director Mikala Tai approached ACE Executive Director Anne Loxley to contract members of ACE’s Multicultural Women’s Hub for Sabsabi’s project, with Anamika and Shabnam later supported by Creative Australia to embroider four curtains designed by Sabsabi. 

To celebrate this moment, developed in Western Sydney and realised on an international stage, ACE offers audiences unique, privileged access to Sabsabi’s exhibition througACE Italy. Grounded in ACE’s artistic relationships and curatorial integrity, participants can see private collections, be part of expert led tours and private artist led tours of the Venice Biennale.

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Meet The Artists
Anamika
Anamika is a Bihar-born artist and facilitator based in Australia who specializes in Madhubani painting and traditional embroidery. Since 2012, she has bridged heritage and contemporary practice through major collaborations, such as lead embroiderer for Jonathan Jones’ untitled (transcriptions of country), and leadership roles with the Art Gallery of NSW. A member of the Gul Collective and winner of the 2025 Fisher’s Ghost Traditional Award, Anamika integrates her expertise in ethnobotany and textile arts to empower women and preserve ancestral knowledge within the Australian arts landscape.
Shabnam Mukhi
Shabnam is an educator and multidisciplinary artist with a Master’s degree in Sanskrit and a background in teaching Hindi, Sanskrit, and Gujarati. After migrating to Australia, she transitioned into early childhood education while maintaining a vibrant creative practice in embroidery, henna design, and painting. A skilled collaborator, Shabnam contributed to Jonathan Jones’ untitled (transcriptions of country), exhibited at the Palais de Tokyo (2021-22) and Artspace Sydney (2023). As a member of the Gul Collective, she uses her artistry to foster cross-cultural connections, frequently sharing her talents through henna workshops at local festivals and markets.

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