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Youssef
Nabil

Painting, Sculpture
Youssef Nabil
Country Zimbabwe
Medium Painting, Sculpture
Exhibitions 6

On film

Known for his expressive, abstract works that often deal with the emotional and psychological aftermath of violence and conflict.

Exhibition record

"Youssef Nabil: You Never Left" 2010

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Savannah, USA

A solo exhibition that presented a selection of Nabil’s iconic hand-painted photographs, reflecting his exploration of …

"Youssef Nabil: Once Upon a Dream" 2012

Palazzo Grassi, Venice, Italy

Group exhibition where Nabil’s work was featured among other contemporary artists. His contributions included hand-pain…

"Youssef Nabil: I Saved My Belly Dancer" 2015

The Third Line, Dubai, UAE

A solo exhibition featuring Nabil’s short film I Saved My Belly Dancer, starring Salma Hayek and Tahar Rahim, alongside…

"Arabian Nights" 2016

Villa Medici, Rome, Italy

Group exhibition where Nabil’s work was included as part of a broader exploration of contemporary Arab art. His photogr…

"Youssef Nabil: Cinema" 2017

Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Paris, France

A major solo exhibition that showcased Nabil’s fascination with the world of cinema and its influence on his work. The …

"Endless, I Love You" 2019

Nathalie Obadia Gallery, Paris, France

A solo exhibition showcasing Nabil’s recent works, focusing on his ongoing exploration of self-portraiture and his deep…

Archive record

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