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Art Basel 2025 Statements Sector Highlights Young Artists

festival-fair · 2026-06-16

The 'Statements' sector of Art Basel provides a platform for young and emerging positions. Three highlights include Majd Abdel Hamid, a Palestinian artist born in Damascus in 1988, who practices embroidery, connecting to the traditional Palestinian Tatreez but shifting focus away from symbolism and craft perfection.

Key facts

  • Art Basel's 'Statements' sector features young and emerging artists.
  • Majd Abdel Hamid was born in Damascus in 1988.
  • Abdel Hamid is a Palestinian artist.
  • Abdel Hamid works with embroidery.
  • His work references traditional Palestinian Tatreez embroidery.
  • He shifts focus away from symbolism and craft perfection.
  • The article highlights three artists from the sector.
  • Abdel Hamid is represented by Marfa’ Projects in Beirut.

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Locations

  • Damascus
  • Syria
  • Beirut
  • Lebanon

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