Tarik Kiswanson

Tarik Kiswanson (b. 1986) is a French-Swedish artist who was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and raised in France. He currently lives and works between Paris and New York City.

Kiswanson studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris and completed his MFA at Columbia University in New York City. His interdisciplinary practice encompasses sculpture, installation, video, and performance, with a focus on the relationships between the body, space, and time.

Kiswanson has exhibited his works in numerous international exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale in 2019, the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, and the Serpentine Galleries in London. In 2018, he was awarded the 2018 SAM Art Prize, which is presented by the SAM Art Projects, and his works are held in the collections of the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.

Kiswanson's work often explores his own biographical and cultural heritage, as well as themes of migration, diaspora, and identity. He often incorporates materials such as textiles and embroidery in his work, drawing on the traditions of his Palestinian and Swedish backgrounds. His works invite viewers to contemplate the complexities of human experience and the intersections of personal and collective histories.