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Mohamad Khayata
As a result of years of displacement, Khayata’s work deals with concepts of migration, memory, and identity. Evolving from photography to encompass mixed media, painting, sculpture, and music, he often combines more than one medium with photographic work to produce a multilayered exploration of identity and nation. Many of his pieces include the ongoing metaphorical—and literal—theme of the patchwork quilt, which reflects his desire to stitch Syria back together.
Bibliographical and External Links
- Mohamad Khayata was born in Damascus and holds a degree in fine arts obtained from Damascus University. He has shown his work in solo and group exhibitions across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, including at 392RMEIL393, Beirut; Journeys Festival International, Leicester; VC & Oxfam, London; British Council, London and Brussels; the Beirut Art Fair; and Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles.
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Website: http://www.mohamadkhayata.com
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