Saudi artist reflects the unspeakable through works, exhibitions

June 2nd, 20170 RIYADH — Saudi artist Abdulnasser Gharem spent years pursuing his passion on the side, working a government job as a lieutenant colonel in the Saudi Arabian army. Like his art suggests, he, too, is a diasporic duality of conflicting cultures, identities and ideas. "I went into the army because it was hard to be an artist at the...

Arab artist debuts first solo show at Los Angeles museum

May 5th, 20171 LOS ANGELES — The first solo U.S. show by Saudi Arabian artist Abdulnasser Gharem is currently underway at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) through July 2. The artist, who was also a lieutenant colonel in the Saudi Arabian army, is known for his political and social artwork that interlaces with his Muslim heritage. The...