Batoul S'Himi
Moroccan sculptor
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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
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 |