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Yto
Barrada

Photography
Yto Barrada
Country Egypt/USA
Medium Photography
Exhibitions 6

On film

Renowned for his hand-painted photographs that blend cinematic aesthetics with themes of memory, identity, and nostalgia.

Exhibition record

"Yto Barrada: A Life Full of Holes – The Strait Project" 2006

Aperture Gallery, New York, USA

A solo exhibition featuring Barrada’s photographic series that explores the socio-political realities of life in Tangie…

"Rencontres d'Arles: Here and Elsewhere" 2007

Arles, France

Group exhibition where Barrada’s work was showcased among other contemporary photographers, exploring the complexities …

"Biennale de Lyon" 2009

Lyon, France

Group exhibition where Barrada’s work was included, focusing on contemporary art’s engagement with global socio-politic…

"Yto Barrada: Riffs" 2012

WIELS Contemporary Art Centre, Brussels, Belgium (traveled to multiple venues including MACBA in Barcelona and the Renaissance Society in Chicago)

A solo exhibition that provided a comprehensive survey of Barrada’s work, including photography, video, and installatio…

"The Power Plant: Yto Barrada" 2017

The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, Toronto, Canada

A solo exhibition that featured Barrada’s recent works, including photography, film, and sculpture. The exhibition high…

"Yto Barrada: Faux Guide" 2019

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, USA

A solo exhibition where Barrada explored themes of cultural heritage, archeology, and the legacy of colonialism in Moro…

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