Marwan Rechmaoui  

Sfeir-Semler Gallery artist Marwan Rechmaoui (b.1964) was born in Beirut and studied sculpture and painting at Massachusetts College of Art & Design between 1987 and 1993. In his work, Rechmaoui derives inspiration from the geography and complex multi-cultural history of Beirut, reflecting on themes of urbanization and contemporary social and behavioral demographics. In lieu of mapping urban spaces, the artist does not view the city according to typical urban planning standards, instead he points to socio-political affiliations and etymological histories from each community.

Art Dubai Portraits is a film series that provides a short perspective into the lives and workspaces of artists that are connected to the fair through its programming or participating galleries. The Art Dubai Portraits are produced in collaboration with Forward James Filmmakers.