About the artist

 

Abdulrahman Hamdi is a Saudi artist working in painting and abstraction. His practice explores memory, history, and the tension between past and present through layering, erasure, and returning marks.

 

He received his MFA in Painting and Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2026, supported by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. His work has been exhibited internationally, including solo exhibitions at the Saudi Royal Palace in Jeddah and in Al’Ula in 2024.

 

His work and story have been featured in Vogue Arabia, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, and Arab News. A former attorney, Hamdi holds a Bachelor of Laws from King Abdulaziz University and a Master of Laws from the University of Southern California.