Artist: Sabhan Adam
Title: Untitled
Year: 2007
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Dimensions: 279 × 135.5 cm
Signature: Signed and dated 'A SABHAN ADAM 8 1 2007' (upper left); signed, dated and stamped with artist's hands 'A SABHAN ADAM 8 1 2007' (on the reverse)
Courtesy: From the private collection of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Untitled, 2007

Courtesy of Mark Hachem Gallery

Sabhan Adam

Sabhan Adam lives and works in Syria. The painting of Sabhan, single in its kind, reflects a strong individuality. It can be influenced by the colours of his native soil and by his surroundings, but Sabhan considers that when he paints, he paints for "the world". Through his mental identity, he represents humanity, grotesque creatures, without falling into caricature. Badly developed, monstrous, without being terrifying, the characters of Sabhan Adam are difficult to define or encircle.

● Patron

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was born in 1949 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He proceeded to become the ruler of Dubai, and the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE in 2006. However, His Highness has been initiating projects aimed at the prosperity of Dubai and its people since his appointment as the Crown Prince of Dubai in 1995.