Batoul S'Himi
Batoul S'Himi (born 1974 in Asilah, Morocco) is a sculptor whose work often comments on gender inequality and the global struggle for social change.[1] She is best known for her series World Under Pressure in which she created sculptures from pressure cookers and other domestic tools and appliances.[2] These works comment on international concerns such as growing environmental pressures. S'Himi's work is included in the Smithsonian permanent collection.[3]
Exhibitions[edit]
Her work has been displayed in exhibitions across the world, such as:[4][5][6][7]
| Year | Exhibition | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 - 2015 | World Under Pressure | De Meelfabriek | Leiden, Netherlands |
| 2012 | Intense proximité | Palais de Tokyo | Paris, France |
| 2013 | Monde Arabe Sous Pression | Barjeel Art Foundation | Sharjah ,United Arab Emirates |
| 2014 | Earth Matters: Land as Material and Metaphor in the Arts of Africa | Smithsonian | Washington, D.C., United States |
| 2019 - 2022 | I Am...Contemporary Women Artists of Africa | Smithsonian | Washington,D.C, United States |
| 2020 | Group Exhibition | Galerie Dominique Fiat | Paris, France |
References[edit]
- ^ "Batoul S'Himi". Museum De Lakenhal. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ^ "Batoul S'Himi: World Under Pressure". Islamic Arts Magazine. Retrieved 2022-03-20.
- ^ "Why artist Batoul S'Himi converted a pressure cooker into a global statement". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ "National Museum of African Art | Earth Matters: Land as Material and Metaphor in the Arts of Africa / Strategies of the Surface". africa.si.edu. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ^ "I Am . . . Contemporary Women Artists of Africa". africa.si.edu. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ^ "Batoul S'Himi. World Under Pressure". Meer. 2014-06-17. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ "Batoul S'Himi - Bio, Artworks, Exhibitions and more - Artland". www.artland.com. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
