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Hussam Salem

Three Screaming Abstract Figures Embracing, 2018

Estimated price$497 – $923

Oil on Canvas

90 × 70 cm | 35.4 × 27.6 in

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About the work

Three intertwined abstract figures cry out in unison, their distorted forms merging in a tangle of limbs against a warm golden and earthy background. The painting radiates raw emotional intensity through its bold, sculptural brushwork and expressive open mouths.

Hussam Salem (Jordan).

Oil on Canvas, 70 × 90 cm, 2018.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size
90 × 70 cm | 35.4 × 27.6 in
Year
2018
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Yellow, Brown, Orange
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Hussam Salem — Acrylic On Canvas, 150 × 150 cm (representative image)
Hussam Salem

Jordan, b. 1995

Hussam Salem is a Palestinian photojournalist renowned for his compelling documentation of life in Gaza. Born in 1988, Salem began his journey in photography during his computer engineering studies in 2008, initially capturing natural landscapes as a hobby. His passion soon evolved into a professional career, leading him to work with local media outlets from 2009 onwards.

Salem's work gained international recognition during the 2014 Israeli offensive on Gaza. One of his most impactful images captures a grieving father tearing his shirt while mourning his four children killed in the "Gaza Beach Massacre." This poignant photograph was selected by the BBC as one of the most powerful images of 2014, resonating globally and highlighting the human cost of the conflict. In 2017, Salem's photograph of young men practicing street workouts atop a bombed-out building in Gaza earned him the Best Picture award in the Anadolu Agency's competition, making him the sole Arab winner that year.

Despite his acclaim, Salem faced numerous challenges due to travel restrictions imposed on Gaza residents. Over 30 attempts to travel abroad for exhibitions and award ceremonies were thwarted by the closure of the Rafah border crossing. These obstacles underscore the broader difficulties faced by Palestinian journalists and artists in gaining international exposure. Salem's work continues to shed light on the resilience and daily struggles of Gazans, offering a human perspective on life under siege.

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