Ghada Amer
Egypt/USA | Painting, Embroidery, Sculpture
Combining painting with embroidery to explore themes of gender, sexuality, and identity.
Exhibitions
Ghada Amer: Love Has No End
2008 - Brooklyn Museum, New York, USA
A major solo exhibition that featured Amer's works across painting, drawing, and installation, exploring themes of gender, sexuality, and the role of women in contemporary society through her signature use of embroidery.
Ghada Amer and Reza Farkhondeh: A New Collaboration
2014 - Kukje Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
This exhibition showcased the collaborative works of Ghada Amer and Reza Farkhondeh, blending their artistic styles to explore themes of love, femininity, and the intersection of Eastern and Western cultures.
Disobedience
2018 - Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB), Spain
Group exhibition where Amer’s work was included, focusing on the theme of disobedience as a form of resistance, particularly in the context of feminist and political movements.
The Women I Know Part II
2013 - Cheim & Read, New York, USA
A solo exhibition featuring Amer's embroidered paintings that depict female nudes, challenging traditional representations of women and exploring the complexities of female desire and identity.
The Garden of Allah
2015 - Kewenig Gallery, Berlin, Germany
This exhibition featured Amer’s recent works, including her iconic embroidered canvases and garden installations, which explore themes of beauty, power, and the intersection of nature and culture.
Africa Remix: Contemporary Art of a Continent
2005 - Centre Pompidou, Paris, France
Group exhibition featuring Amer’s work alongside other leading African contemporary artists, showcasing the diversity and richness of African art through various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and installation.