introduction
ahmed mater eid al-bassam is a
saudi arabian artist and physician, born in 1979 in tabuk, saudi arabia. he is widely recognized as one of the most significant cultural voices documenting and scrutinizing the realities of contemporary saudi arabia.
artistic career
al-bassam's artistic career spans multiple mediums, including photography, calligraphy, painting, installation, performance, and video. his work explores the narratives and aesthetics of
islamic culture in an era of rampant globalization, consumerism, and transformation. as a former physician, al-bassam's earlier works are heavily informed by his formal training, with traces of that experience observed in many of his pieces.
notable works and exhibitions
some of al-bassam's notable works include
mecca journeys, a series of photographs documenting the hajj pilgrimage, and
longing for mecca, an installation exploring the concept of longing and belonging. his work has been exhibited in various museums and galleries, including the
brooklyn museum, the
centre pompidou, and the
tropen museum. for more information on his artworks, visit
WahooArt.com: ahmed mater eid al-bassam | 25 artworks.
awards and collections
al-bassam's artwork is widely collected and can be found in the following selected collections:
- the british museum, london, uk
- the brooklyn museum, new york, usa
- the centre pompidou, paris, france
- the nadour collection, dusseldorf, germany
- the zayed national museum, abu dhabi, uae
publications and references
for more information on ahmed mater eid al-bassam's biography and artworks, visit
WahooArt.com: ahmed mater eid al-bassam | 25 artworks. his publications include the forthcoming
prognosis/saudi arabia, a major monograph on his work. you can also find more information about him on
wikipedia: ahmed mater eid al-bassam.
