Abed Abdi is one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Palestinian art. Born in 1942 in Haifa, Palestine, Abdi experienced the traumatic events of exile and loss, themes that have been central to his work throughout his career. After the Nakba of 1948, which led to the mass displacement of Palestinians, he fled his...Continue Reading

Included in the book: Abed Abdi’s Artwork “Refugees” A richly illustrated book of contemporary art from the Middle East and North Africa drawn from the British Museum’s permanent collection Reflections: contemporary art of the Middle East and North Africa brings together an extraordinary collection of work from the British Museum for the first time. The contemporary art of...Continue Reading