Art Basel 2025 Statements Sector Highlights Young Artists
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.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Art Basel
- Marfa’ Projects
Locations
- Damascus
- Syria
- Beirut
- Lebanon