BFA+MFA 2021

Identity 3 (in-progress), digital photography

Khawla Al-Akbari

Painting and Printmaking

“O humanity! Be mindful of your Lord Who created you from a single soul, and from it He created its mate, and through both He spread countless men and women. And be mindful of Allah—in Whose Name you appeal to one another—and ˹honour˺ family ties. Surely Allah is ever Watchful over you.” (4:1)

Activist and a conceptual Qatari artist based in Doha. My practice is derived by concepts revolving around social injustice issues, and the relationship between art and politics, Islamophobia, racism, tribalism, and identity. As discrimination has affected me personally growing up as a Qatari with a Yemeni background. I lead an experimental approach to my studio practice; as a conceptual artist. I produce paintings, prints, sound and videos.