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    Hatem Imam

    Hatem Imam is a visual artist and graphic designer based in Beirut, Lebanon. He holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the American University of Beirut (AUB), as well as an MA in Fine Arts from the University of Creative Arts in Canterbury. He co-founded the design agency Studio Safar and the design and visual culture magazine Journal Safar. He is also one of the co-founders of the Samandal Comics Collective and the artistic director of Annihaya record label. He has taught design and printmaking at AUB since 2007. His work centres around the landscape and employs painting, printmaking and sound to negotiate a relationship with place.


    Exhibitions


    Exhibition: Past Disquiet

    Curated by Kristine Khouri and Rasha Salti, this documentary and archival exhibition uncovers a largely forgotten history of politically engaged artists and initiatives

    Agenda


    Finissage: Past Disquiet
    On Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May, Framer Framed concludes the exhibition Past Disquiet with a full weekend programme
    Guided Tour: Past Disquiet
    Guided tour of the exhibition, highlighting the connection between cultural practice and political action
    From Archives to Exhibition Scenography: Notes on Past Disquiet
    The event focuses on the history and design Past Disquiet, which has been travelling the world since its first edition in 2015
    Opening: Past Disquiet
    Opening of the exhibition Past Disquiet with an introduction by curator Rasha Salti and a performance by protest song choir Verzet per Couplet