Salman Nawati is a visual artist whose roots in Gaza have profoundly influenced his creative journey. With a rich background as the administrator and coordinator of the arts program at A.M. Qattan Foundation/Gaza Center for over a decade. His transformative experience during a 2022 residency at Cité international des Arts, Paris, further fueled his artistic exploration.

 

Throughout his career, Salman has been a dynamic force in the cultural landscape of Gaza, serving as the artistic director of numerous art festivals and imparting his knowledge as a teacher at the College of Fine Arts, Al-Aqsa University. His multidimensional artistic practice spans across various mediums, from drawing and photography to film, theatre, and music. Salman's work is a poignant reflection of the intricate layers of conflict, whether it be the internal struggles of individuals or the broader societal and environmental challenges faced by the world. His art serves as a powerful conduit for exploring themes of identity, resilience, and the human condition.

 

Salman has had the privilege of carrying out three solo exhibitions, including "Port Hour" for Contemporary Art Windows from Gaza, "Portrait" for the French Cultural Center from Gaza, and "Reality" for the Ecole Supérieure d'Art d'Aix en Provence. In addition to his solo endeavors, Salman has made significant contributions to numerous group exhibitions at prestigious venues such as Palais de Tokyo in Paris, Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, Mosaic Rooms in London, Sharjah Architecture Triennial in Dubai, A.M. Qattan Foundation in Ramallah, and the French Cultural Center in Gaza, Ramallah, and Jerusalem, among others.