Nidhal Chamekh

Nidhal Chamekh's artistic approach contemplates the contemporary era we live in. His creations occupy the crossroads between personal narratives and political commentary, blending the present with the historical, and intertwining lived experiences with archival records.

Biography of Nidhal Chamekh

Nidhal Chamekh was born in 1985 in Dahmani, Tunisia. After completing his studies at the School of Fine Arts in Tunis and the University of Sorbonne in Paris, he now holds a fellowship at the Villa Medici French Academy in Rome, Italy. His current artistic endeavor aims to merge Rome's archaeological heritage with the marginalized cultural expressions of the city's exiled communities, creating a montage that interweaves past and present narratives.

His recent solo exhibitions include "Et si Carthage" at Selma Feriani Gallery (2024), "Nidhal Chamekh" at Novo Projects (2022), "nos visages" at Selma Feriani Gallery (2019), and many more. 

Nidhal Chamekh has also participated in group exhibitions, including "A Convening of Civic Poets" at Kadist Art Foundation in Paris (2023), "Summer Group Show" at Taymour Grahne (2022), "Comme un parfum d'aventure" at macLYON in Lyon (2020), among others.

His recent showcases include exhibitions at prestigious international biennials such as the 12th edition of the Bamako Encounters Photography Biennial in Mali, the Venice Biennale in Italy, the Aïchi Triennale in Japan, and the Yinchuan Biennial in China.

Currently, Nidhal Chamekh lives and works in Paris, France.

Nidhal Chamekh's Art Style

Through mediums like drawing, installations, photography, and video, Nidhal Chamekh dissects the formation of contemporary identity. He has crafted a unique artistic language that challenges conventional narratives of history and politics. His fragmented explorations aim to evoke an ambiguous atmosphere, oscillating between personal experiences and the violence inherent in individual representation. He navigates the delicate space between silent violence, reflective of intimate traumas, and the broader socio-political context.