Leaving prominent imprints in the fine movement
The cultural center mourns Tariq Al-Ghussein: Farewell, the brilliant artist
By delving into the margins, the works of the late have spread in international exhibitions.
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Tariq Al-Ghussein (1962-2022).
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The cultural and plastic circles in the UAE mourned the artist Tariq Al-Ghussein, who passed away the day before yesterday, at the age of 60 years.
Pioneers of social networking sites expressed their sadness at the departure of Al-Ghussein, recalling his multiple contributions to the artistic, cultural and academic movement in the UAE and the region.
The UAE National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale mourned the late artist in a tweet via his Twitter account, noting that he was one of the prominent artists who participated in the pavilion's first attendance at the Venice Biennale in 2009.
Al-Ghussein also mourned the organizers of "Exhibition 421" in Abu Dhabi.
And they wrote through the exhibition’s account on “Instagram”: “With all sadness and sorrow, we extend our sincere condolences for the death of plastic artist Tariq Al-Ghussein.
Tariq has been a dear friend of Warehouse 421 since its inception.
He has been a mentor and mentor to many young artists throughout his life.
By delving into the margins between landscape photography, self-portrait and performance art, his work has spread across the world through numerous international exhibitions.”
Sheikh Sultan Saud Al Qasimi also mourned him, through his Twitter account, noting that he was an academic and a brilliant artist, and his works were acquired by various parties, such as the Sharjah Art Foundation and the Guggenheim Museum.
From Kuwait, where Al-Ghussein was born and raised, “Cap Platform” called him on its Twitter account, in a tweet, in which he said: “With great sadness and sorrow, we received the news of the sudden departure of the beloved Palestinian-Kuwaiti artist Tariq Al-Ghussein (1962-2022) in New York City.
The Contemporary Art Platform (CAP) extends its sincere condolences to all the family and friends of the late artist.
It is noteworthy that Tariq Al-Ghussein was an artist residing in the UAE, and served as a professor of visual arts at New York University Abu Dhabi.
The late was born in Kuwait in 1962 to parents who were displaced from Palestine, as he spent part of his youth in the United States, Morocco and Japan.
He received his BA in Fine Arts (Photography) from New York University in 1985, and MA in Fine Arts (Photography) from the University of New Mexico in 1989. Al-Ghussein worked first as a documentary photographer and photojournalist, then as an artist, professor and director of the Master of Arts degree program. Fine at New York University Abu Dhabi.
Al-Ghussein's work explores the boundaries between nature photography, self-portrait, and performance art, as he presents photographs brimming with memories, abandoned spaces and objects that explore personal and public connections with the Middle East.
Through his satirical works, to some extent, Al-Ghussein focuses on the effects of human presence, and attempts to create expressions of individuality within an uncomfortable environment.
In addition to taking pictures of places and things that will soon disappear, preserving the narrative of the spaces and their former residents.
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The late Tariq Al-Ghussain organized several solo exhibitions, including Odysseus, The Third Line Gallery, Dubai (2021);
Al-Sawaber, Third Line Gallery, Dubai (2017);
Kuwaiti Files, Contemporary Art Platform (CAP), Kuwait (2017);
Kuwaiti Files and Saber series, Nevada Museum of Art, United States (2016);
Kuwaiti Files, Third Line Gallery, Dubai (2014);
Among others, he also participated in several group exhibitions.
Tariq Al-Ghussein is Professor of Visual Arts at New York University Abu Dhabi. His work explores the boundaries between nature photography, self-portrait, and performance art.
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