| Batoul S'Himi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974 (age 50–51) Asilah, Morocco |
| Nationality | Morocco |
| Occupation | sculptor |
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. She is best known for her series World Under Pressure in which she created sculptures from pressure cookers and other domestic tools and appliances. These works comment on international concerns such as growing environmental pressures. S'Himi's work is included in the Smithsonian permanent collection.
Exhibitions
Her work has been displayed in exhibitions across the world, such as:
| 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
- "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.