Abdulrahman Katanani
born 1983 in Sabra, Beirut, Lebanon
lives and works in Beirut, Lebanon
Abdulrahman Katanani is a young artist whose work is noted for its intensity in portraying a vivid recollection of stories amassed throughout the years that initially depict the tragedy and hardships endured at the camp. Through his work, he is delivering the campʼs message of resistance and endurance using tools from the camp that resonate happiness, apathy, empathy, tears and joy. His creativity is exemplified in his artworks representing a deeply felt compassion, dramatic and lively, devoid of any rigidity.
Prizes
2009« prize of young artists », at Salon d’Automne organized by Sursock Museum, Beirut.
2008Special Mention of the jury, at Salon d’Automne organized by Sursock Museum, Beirut.
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Adel Abidin
Shirin Abu Shaqra
Abed Al Kadiri
Mojé Assefjah
Martin Assig
Michael Biberstein
Sonja Braas
Ricardo Brey
Franck Christen
Roy Dib
FOUAD ELKOURY
Elger Esser
Simone Fattal
Chafa Ghaddar
Gilbert Hage
Herbert Hamak
Joumana Jamhouri
David Kramer
SADIK KWAISH AL FRAJI
Urs Lüthi
Rania Matar
Randa Mirza
Charlotte Mumm
Serge Najjar
Samia Osseiran Jumblatt
Michelangelo Pistoletto
Giulio Rimondi
Walid Sadek
Charles Sandison
Nada Sehnaoui
Bongchull Shin
Catharina van Eetvelde
Stephen Waddell
Fadi Yazigi
Kimiko Yoshida
Ghassan Zard
Cynthia Zaven