This catalogue was published on the occasion of Lara Baladi's solo exhibition 'Diary of the Future' at Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde, Dubai from 4 May to 10 June 2010. The exhibition features Baladi's photographic works depicting thick black residue at the bottom of coffee cup.

'Ritual is a tender anchor. Through repetition, we find comfort in an otherwise uncertain reality. It is this essence of ritual that Lara Baladi explores in Diary of the Future, an ensemble of works that emerged from the time preceding the death of her father. The works are a celebration of the continuity of life in the face of death. Collectively, they are testament to what the artist refers to as "the movement found within stillness."

The reading of coffee cups assumed importance as a medium to reflect upon this dramatic period. Lara issued strict instructions to each of her father’s visitors. The cups were then stored until the artist photographed them.

"Diary of the Future" points to an intangible yearning that we feel in the face of mortality. The clairvoyant projections, the reading of cups, hints at a desire for a glimpse of something eternal: an unformed future that arises from the reality of the present. The artist shows us a narrative of life’s continuity in the face of death, and that change is our only certainty.' - from gallery's website.


Includes artist biography.