The belief that we are different is, in itself, a commonality between different groups. Each of them has its own symbols that its members can identify with. The familiar shapes, materials and textures have the power to resurrect deeply rooted memories and to create moments of nostalgia… Read More »

For several years, Ahmed Kamel has been working on the issue of conflict – on the personal as well as the political level. In this work, which has been realised during his artist in residency at the German Ministry for Foreign Affairs, he focuses on how power can be used to influence … Read More »

Spiral-drawing-41cmx30cm-pen on paper, 2010 Spiral A spiral usually emerges from a small point; dramatically moving and growing like a fire/snow-ball. It might get intertwined and spread like cancer, or it might appear agile and systematic. In any case it is a complex composite, and the conflict between its lines is not easy to solve, whether … Read More »