مدن ممتدة: الخرطوم - بورتسودان - القاهرة

Mohamed Ahmed Ohaj, born in Port Sudan in 1999, is a visual artist who graduated from the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Sudan University. His work focuses on reflecting the culture of local communities and its role in shaping individual cultural identity. Through his art, Mohamed visually highlights the tangible and intangible heritage representing various cultural practices and social activities in Sudan. He has participated in numerous art projects and group exhibitions both within Sudan and internationally, showcasing the country’s cultural richness and diversity.

Rawan Abbas is a multidisciplinary artist born in 1996, currently residing in Cairo, Egypt. She has participated in local and international exhibitions, showcasing her work in textiles, sculpture, installation art, and video. Rawan held prominent solo exhibitions at the ARD Arts Foundation in Cairo in 2024 and at Westwerk and Galerie Genscher in Germany in 2023. She also participated in the Dakar Biennale 2022 and the 1-54 Art Fair in London. Rawan facilitates printmaking workshops at the Contemporary Image Center, exploring themes related to femininity, social dynamics, and Egyptian folk heritage through her textile practices. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Applied Arts at Helwan University in 2020 and studied fine arts at Cardiff Metropolitan University as part of the Erasmus+ program.

Suzan Ibrahim Mahgoub is a Sudanese artist and academic, holding a Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Applied Arts, a Master’s in Folklore, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Art. She is an assistant professor and head of the Art Education Department at the University of Khartoum. She has held four solo exhibitions, participated in over 35 group exhibitions inside and outside Sudan, and conducted art workshops. She is a member of the Office of Theoretical Affairs at the Sudanese Artists Union and serves on the Committee of Fine Arts at the Sudanese Artists Gathering in Egypt. Her works range from expressing women’s rights to drawing inspiration from memories and heritage. Presented in a semi-abstract style, they allow for contemplation and deep exploration of the artwork. Suzan draws her artistic inspiration from the relationship between humans and the natural environment, and Sudanese culture, expressing a strong sense of belonging.

Siddig Alhadi is a Sudanese ethnographic photographer and filmmaker. He is currently in his fourth year studying sociology and anthropology and attending the Sudan Film Institute. He is passionate about photography and visual archiving, focusing on visual anthropology and its impacts on art, culture, and society. He began his documentary photography career during the December 2019 revolution, which intensified his interest in filmmaking, particularly anthropology. He participated in the film “To You, My Country, Peace,” showcased at the Ismailia International Festival for Short Documentary Films. Through his artistic work and research, he seeks to understand the dynamics of Sudanese society and visually reflect social narratives.

Tahir Khalid is a Sudanese photographer and filmmaker specialising in documentary photography. He resides in Port Sudan and works with the Rasif Theatre Group, contributing to documentary filmmaking and photography. Tahir is self-taught in photography but studied cinema and visual anthropology at the Sudanese Film Institute. He has worked on several documentaries, including Farja, which explores behind-the-scenes performances by the Rasif Theatre Group. He also co-directed a short film and was the Director of Photography for Voices, a visual podcast. Currently, he aims to focus more on photo essays, documentary street photography, and art books, with a deeper emphasis on photography over filmmaking.

كمال هاشم هو طبيب عيون وأستاذ جامعي ورئيس جامعة سابق، وُلد في 1962 في ضاحية بري بالخرطوم. حصل على بكالوريوس الفنون الجميلة (تصوير/تلوين) عام 2020، ويُعتبر من أبرز الفنانين التشكيليين في السودان. شارك في معارض فردية وجماعية داخل وخارج السودان، منها معرضه الفردي في جامعة القاهرة عام 1985 ومعرض راشد دياب عام 2012. يمتاز أسلوبه بالدمج بين المفردات الأفريقية والإسلامية والتراث السوداني، مما يخلق أعمالاً فنية معاصرة. تُلهمه مهنته كطبيب عيون في استخدام الألوان، حيث يعبر عن الأحلام والواقع من خلال تفاصيل سريالية.