Tarek Al-Ghoussein
Contemporary
Contemporary

Tarek Al-Ghoussein

Born 1962 Died 2022 Works span 2013–2013

Tarek Al-Ghoussein: A Journey Through Landscape, Memory, and Displacement Born in Kuwait City in 1962 to Palestinian exile parents, Tarek Al-Ghoussein’s artistic journey is inextricably linked to themes of displacement, belonging, and the enduring search for ancestral roots. His life, a tapestry woven across continents – from his early years in Kuwait and the United States to periods spent in Morocco and Japan – profoundly shaped his…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Tarek Al-Ghoussein's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Tarek Al-Ghoussein's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.