Wathiq Gzar Al-Ameri

Wathiq Gzar Al-Ameri (born 1972, Baghdad) is a Switzerland-based artist who relocated there in 1997. He graduated from the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad in 1994 and furthered his studies at the F+F School of Art and Design in Zurich. Al-Ameri has received notable recognition, including the Swiss Performance Award in 2011 and the Swiss Art Award in 2012. He has showcased his work at numerous international festivals and exhibitions, such as the Jakarta Biennale and various performance art events across Europe, America, and Asia. His art explores themes of identity, cultural memory, and migration.

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