Tarek Al-Ghoussein
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…
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.
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.
