Massoud Hayoun's 'Stateless' Exhibition at Larkin Durey Explores Identity, Migration, and Palestinian Solidarity
Massoud Hayoun showcases his second solo exhibition titled 'Stateless' at Larkin Durey in London, featuring eight artworks that explore themes of migration, identity, and political resistance. Previously an Al Jazeera journalist and author of 'When We Were Arabs: A Jewish Family's Forgotten History,' Hayoun draws inspiration from his family's migration journey from Egypt and North Africa to Los Angeles. The exhibition includes pieces such as 'Stateless • Por no llevar papel (2024)' and 'Anatomy of a Raid (2025),' which address issues of statelessness and ICE deportation. With vibrant colors and Palestinian motifs, the exhibition critiques citizenship and anti-colonial movements. After the opening, Hayoun was detained during an anti-ICE protest in Los Angeles. The exhibition is on display until 27 June.
Key facts
- Massoud Hayoun's exhibition 'Stateless' is his second solo show at Larkin Durey in London
- The exhibition features eight paintings exploring migration, identity, and Palestinian resistance
- Hayoun is a former Al Jazeera journalist and author of 'When We Were Arabs: A Jewish Family's Forgotten History'
- His family history involves Jewish grandparents who migrated from Egypt and North Africa to Los Angeles via Paris
- Works include 'Stateless • Por no llevar papel (2024)' depicting his grandfather as a blue figure with suitcases
- Palestinian motifs appear throughout, such as keffiyehs, birds in flag colors, and watermelons
- Hayoun was arrested at an anti-ICE protest in Los Angeles shortly after the exhibition opened
- The exhibition runs until 27 June
Entities
Artists
- Massoud Hayoun
- Umm Kulthum
- Beyoncé
- Samira Azzam
- Anthony Bourdain
Institutions
- Larkin Durey
- Al Jazeera
- ICE
- Parts Unknown
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Paris
- France
- Egypt
- Tunisia
- Morocco
- Mexico
- Palestine
- Alexandria
- Nile