Azim Al Ghussein (b. Abu Dhabi, 1989) is an artist and illustrator living and working in Dubai. His studio practice involves comics, illustration and kinds of making that allow him to consider sharing (and caring), distribution and hospitality more thoughtfully.
Azim has exhibited work in The Alumni Return, Tashkeel, Dubai, UAE (2019); Phone Home, EFA Project Space, New York City, NY, USA (2019); Intima’ - Tanmiyah, The Firestation, Doha, Qatar (2019); Rose Arcade: Anise Hyssop, 64-09 Woodside Ave, Queens, NY, USA (2018); MFA Thesis Exhibition, The Anderson Gallery, VCU, VA, USA (2018); L’HeauxspitaliTEA, VCU FAB Gallery, VA, USA (2017); Made in Tashkeel, Tashkeel, Dubai, UAE (2016); Art: Process and Practice, Warehouse 421, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2015); RCA Secret Dubai, Art Dubai, Dubai, UAE (2015); Sikka, Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai, UAE (2013, 2014); Art Dubai Projects: MAG, Mobile Art Gallery, Dubai, UAE (2013); Sheikha Manal Young Artist Awards, Dubai Ladies Club, Dubai, UAE (2012); and Brave New World, The Ara Gallery, Dubai, UAE (2011).
Azim has received a number of grants and awards, including the Salama Emerging Artist Fellowship (SEAF) Faculty Fellowship, Salama bint Hamdan AlNahyan Foundation, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2019); MFA Residency Program, VCUQatar, Doha, Qatar (2018); E.I.Kirkland Scholarship, VCU Arts, Richmond, VA (2017); Graduate Teaching Assistantship, VCU Arts, Richmond, VA (2016); and the Salama Emerging Artist Fellowship (SEAF), Salama bint Hamdan AlNahyan Foundation, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2014).
Azim holds a BFA in Visual Communication from the American University of Dubai (2011), a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA (2012), and a MFA in Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA (2018). He currently works as the Library and Research manager at Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai.