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Accomplished Graphic Designer and Art Curator with over a decade of experience in the Saudi and international art scene. Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale exhibitions, curating art shows, and driving cultural initiatives. Award-winning artist recognized for creative contributions and curatorial excellence in contemporary art.
MA in Traditional & Islamic Art, The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, London, UK — 2015-2017
The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, London, UK — 2016-2017
Program Manager, INTERMIX Residency, Riyadh — 2023
- Orchestrated a three-month interdisciplinary residency combining arts and fashion, involving 13 artists, by organizing workshops, cultural excursions, and a virtual collaborative environment.
Co-Curator, RSH Street Art Festival, Ministry of Culture — 2023
- Co-curated a three-month, multi-location street art festival featuring 30 artists, enhancing public engagement with local art scenes.
Creative Director, Medd Café and Roastery — 2020
- Led creative initiatives to boost brand visibility and customer engagement through innovative design strategies and art installations.
Curator, Outdoor Street Art Exhibition, Al-Balad, Jeddah — 2019
- Produced a dynamic three-month street art exhibition, significantly increasing local tourism and engagement during the Jeddah Season.
Assistant Curator, Saudi Art Council — 2017
- Supported the curation of the independent art festival '21’39', facilitating artist participation and documenting the festival’s impact through a directed documentary.
Intern (Architectural Assistant), Foster + Partners — 2016
Curator & Founder, Saudi Street Art — 2011-Present
- Founded and curate an ongoing project connecting local street art with the broader art industry through exhibitions, festivals, and mentorships.
Freelance Graphic Designer, 2009-Present
- Winner, Arab Woman Awards, Young Talent Category — 2014
- Judge, Arab Woman Awards — 2015
- Third Place, Create and Inspire, Edge of Arabia — 2011
Solo:
- "Consecrated Networks," Solo Show, Athr Gallery, Jeddah — 2024 Curated by Ruba AlSweel
Selected Group Exhibitions and Festivals:
- DesertXAlUla — 2024 Curated by Maya AlKhalil and Marcello
- First House, Islamic Art Biennale, Jeddah — 2023. Curated by Sumayya Vally, Saad Alrashid, Julian Raby, and Omniya Abdel Barr
- Worldbuilding, Julia Stoschek Collection, Berlin — 2022 Curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist
- So it Appears, ICA at Virginia Commonwealth University — 2022. Curated by Sara Rifky
- Secrets of alidades, 21’39, Jeddah — 2021 Curated by: Fabien Danesi
- Desert to Delta/ AMUM- Memphis — 2017
- Parallel Kingdom/ Station Museum of Contemporary Art- Houston — 2016
- Rhizoma, collateral event of the 55th Venice Biennale — 2013. Curated by Sara Raza and Ashraf Fayadh
- Young Saudi Artists / Athr Gallery, Jeddah — 2012
- Artists and Hajj / Sideshow to Journey To The Heart of Islam: Hajj Exhibition, British Museum, London — 2012 (Part of winning Create and Inspire Competetion by Crossway Foundation)
- Arabic (Native)
- English (Fluent)
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