Lahd Gallery is pleased to bring you our
latest news, with all the conflict going on in the Middle East. As Syria finds
itself in political turmoil, Syrian art has found its way into the contemporary
space of Lahd Gallery, based in Hampstead.
KhaledAkil: The Unmentioned, the current
exhibition on display at Lahd Gallery, explores a range of social, political
and religious issues facing Syria, amidst the recent events there. When
approached by the artist, he asked of the gallery, “Are my works too aggressive
for you?” and we replied, “This is exactly what we do!” Lahd Gallery prides
itself as being on the forefront when it comes to promoting raw talents,
artists with something to say, a message to share.
Khaled’s works are made up of a hybrid of
photography and painting that results in layers of ancient religious Arabic
scripts and symbols combined with photography. His works can be described as
aggressive as the artist chooses to target the components of his society that
have the deepest and most dangerous effects which also affect the whole region.
Due to its extensive popularity, this
exciting exhibition is currently running until our next show in April. More
updates will be posted here soon.
Media Sources:
Syrian artist's Hampstead exhibition explores nation in conflict
Artist's work looking at nation in midst of battle
Khalid Akil: The Unmentioned
Photography Exhibition 'Khaled Akil: The Unmentioned at London's Lahd Gallery'
