Atiq Rahimi Discusses Drawing Practice and New Book in Exhibition Interview
Afghan artist and writer Atiq Rahimi, known for his Goncourt Prize-winning novel 'Syngué sabour. Pierre de patience' and its film adaptation, is presenting his exhibition 'États de corps.' In an interview, Rahimi discusses his drawing practice and his relationship with painting for the first time, while also mentioning his latest publication, 'Kabuliwalla, c’est moi.' The exhibition showcases his drawn works focusing on the human form.
Key facts
- Atiq Rahimi is an Afghan writer, filmmaker, and visual artist
- He won the Prix Goncourt in 2008 for his novel 'Syngué sabour. Pierre de patience'
- His exhibition 'États de corps' features his drawings of human bodies
- Rahimi discussed his painting practice publicly for the first time in an interview
- He has published a new book titled 'Kabuliwalla, c’est moi'
Entities
Artists
- Atiq Rahimi
Locations
- Afghanistan