Abeer
Aref

Awardee

Country

Yemen

Abeer Aref advocates for free expression through her artistic practice.

Themes
Free Expression / Civil Society
Gender equality
Disciplines
Visual Art
Photography
Artistic Research
Awards
SEED Award 2024

Profile

Abeer Aref is an artist and architect based in Yemen. Abeer uses photography to capture the beauty of everyday moments inspired by her surroundings and culture. Her artistic practice delves into personal experiences while reflecting on broader themes of connection and distance. She explores the intersection of culture and identity, the relationships between people and their surroundings, and gender equality.

Abeer's work has been exhibited extensively in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond, receiving international recognition. Publications such as The New Arab, Middle East Eye, i-D, and Zenith have featured her photography.