Hashim Nasr

(b. 1990, Khartoum, Sudan) is a self-taught visual artist whose work explores themes of heritage, identity, and memories through surreal and avant-garde imagery. Currently based in Alexandria, Egypt, Nasr’s recent work delves into the emotional complexities of exile.

A graduate of dentistry, his passion for art photography evolved out of a need to escape the everyday tensions of life in Sudan. into creating surrealist and conceptual visuals using portraiture, symbolic props, and evocative settings. His imagery often reflects on gender equality, diversity and the subconscious dreamlike visuals.

Deeply influenced by his Sudanese roots, Nasr reimagines childhood memories to craft visuals that reconnect him with his heritage. His distinctive use of cones, the color blue, and natural elements evoke a profound sense of nostalgia. Set against the backdrop of Sudan’s political and economic challenges, his work becomes an act of self-exploration and cultural representation.

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