review ‘Thirst in search of freshwater’ The Wellcome Collection

Dala Nasser, Mineral Lick, 2019, Discarded fabric, ash, liquid latex, salt, cochineal dye, Courtesy of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation and the artist Photo: Marco Cappelletti

A large, textured sculpture resembling a hanging, earth-toned form descends from the ceiling into a dimly lit gallery space, identified as Dala Nasser’s Mineral Lick exploring Lebanon’s water infrastructure.

“Thirst: In Search of Freshwater” is on view at The Wellcome Collection through February 1, 2026.

review ‘Thirst in search of freshwater’ The Wellcome Collection