Ahmad Kasha (b. 1997) is an artist and curator whose upbringing in a notable family of artists nurtured a life-long passion for art. Kasha and his twin brother, Abd, are both practicing artists who grew up surrounded by several generations of Syrian artists. After graduating from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Damascus, Ahmad studied privately with leading Syrian modernist Leila Nseir between 2016 and 2021. The influence of this mentorship can be found in Kasha’s allegorical approach to addressing social issues, a conceptual thread that distinguished Nseir’s artistic practice. Since then, Kasha has developed a singular expressionist style that manifests in paintings, drawings, and sculptures. His depictions of reality with a raw and vivid display of emotion spark a visceral experience in the viewer, as labored brushwork and a bold palette describe moments of vulnerability and large-scale violence.
An award-winning artist, Kasha has participated in solo and collective exhibitions in Syria, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates. His works are housed in public and private collections throughout the Arab world and in Europe. As a curator and research archivist of Syrian art, he has collaborated on exhibitions at leading regional arts organizations, including the Barjeel Art Foundation (UAE), the Atassi Foundation (Syria; UAE), and Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art (Qatar).
Ahmad Kasha lives and works in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.