Marwan

Marwan's art is renowned for his distinctive portrayal of the human face and head, often using these subjects as a landscape to explore the complexities of the soul. Known for his rigorous technique, he created undulating forms through layers of paint, using only a few hues to evoke skin and emotional depth. He is considered one of the most influential Arab artists of his generation, leaving a lasting impact on the global art scene and shaping the discourse around Arab identity and expression in contemporary art.

Marwan’s work can be found in public collections worldwide, including: The Museum of Modern Art, New York; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main; Guggenheim Abu Dhabi; Darat al Funun, Amman; Staatliche Museen Preußischer Kulturbesitz, Berlin; National Museum Damascus; Tate Modern, London; British Museum, London; The Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris; Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh; Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center, Ramallah; Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and Barjeel Art Foundation Collection.