Massoud Hayoun's Third Solo Show at Larkin Durey
Larkin Durey presents Massoud Hayoun's third solo exhibition, 'Paper Ships,' featuring paintings that address colonial violence, political upheaval, and social justice through the lens of his North African heritage. The works document anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles, including a monumental triptych centered on the artist's arrest. Recurring motifs include his grandmother preparing harissa as a symbol of resistance, his grandfather in exile from Egypt, and symbols like the monarch butterfly and Palestinian watermelon. Hayoun's signature blue unifies figures across time. The exhibition includes a painting titled 'General Strike' (2025, acrylic on canvas, 121.9 x 91.4 cm).
Key facts
- Massoud Hayoun's third solo show with Larkin Durey is titled 'Paper Ships'.
- The exhibition features paintings documenting colonial violence and political instability.
- Works depict scenes from anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles.
- A monumental triptych shows Hayoun's arrest at its center.
- Hayoun's grandmother appears in multiple works preparing harissa as a symbol of resistance.
- His grandfather is depicted in permanent exile from Egypt.
- Symbols include the monarch butterfly, lighthouse of Alexandria, and Palestinian watermelon.
- The painting 'General Strike' (2025) measures 121.9 x 91.4 cm.
Entities
Artists
- Massoud Hayoun
Institutions
- Larkin Durey
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Gaza
- Egypt
- Alexandria