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Karim Noureldin (born 1967 in Zurich,
Switzerland ). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
) is a Swiss visual artist.


Biography

Noureldin studied at the ''
Zürcher Hochschule der Künste Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK, german: Zürcher Hochschule der Künste) has approximately 2,500 students, which makes it the largest arts university in Switzerland. The university was established in 2007, following the merger between Zurich ...
'' Zurich (1988–1989) and at Hochschule für Design und Kunst Basel HGK/University of Art and Design
Basel , french: link=no, Bâlois(e), it, Basilese , neighboring_municipalities= Allschwil (BL), Hégenheim (FR-68), Binningen (BL), Birsfelden (BL), Bottmingen (BL), Huningue (FR-68), Münchenstein (BL), Muttenz (BL), Reinach (BL), Riehen (BS ...
(1990–1993). From 1994 - 2000 he lived in New York, after 2001 in Rome, from 2005-2006 in London and Cairo. He lives and works currently in
Lausanne , neighboring_municipalities= Bottens, Bretigny-sur-Morrens, Chavannes-près-Renens, Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Crissier, Cugy, Écublens, Épalinges, Évian-les-Bains (FR-74), Froideville, Jouxtens-Mézery, Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, Lugrin (FR-74), ...
, Switzerland. In 2002 he was appointed Associated Professor for Visual Arts at the University of Art and Design
École cantonale d'art de Lausanne The École cantonale d'art de Lausanne (ECAL) is a university of art and design located in the Renens suburb of Lausanne, Switzerland. It was founded in 1821 and is affiliated with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerla ...
in
Lausanne , neighboring_municipalities= Bottens, Bretigny-sur-Morrens, Chavannes-près-Renens, Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Crissier, Cugy, Écublens, Épalinges, Évian-les-Bains (FR-74), Froideville, Jouxtens-Mézery, Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, Lugrin (FR-74), ...
,
Switzerland ). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
. Being member of various jury commission in art institutions, in 2017 he was appointed as supervisory board member of the Hermann and Margrit Rupf Foundation / Rupf Collection, Bern. and since 2019 also of the Theodor Bally Estate Foundation.


Work

Around 1994 Noureldin initiated a contemporary
drawing Drawing is a form of visual art in which an artist uses instruments to mark paper or other two-dimensional surface. Drawing instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, various kinds of paints, inked brushes, colored pencils, crayons, ...
technique based on an abstract artistic
vocabulary A vocabulary is a set of familiar words within a person's language. A vocabulary, usually developed with age, serves as a useful and fundamental tool for communication and acquiring knowledge. Acquiring an extensive vocabulary is one of the la ...
. Since then he added interventions in the field of sculptures, photos, wall and floor paintings and large site-specific installations in a variety of corporate and public
environments Environment most often refers to: __NOTOC__ * Natural environment, all living and non-living things occurring naturally * Biophysical environment, the physical and biological factors along with their chemical interactions that affect an organism or ...
as well as international
museums A museum ( ; plural museums or, rarely, musea) is a building or institution that cares for and displays a collection of artifacts and other objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance. Many public museums make these ...
and
contemporary art Contemporary art is the art of today, produced in the second half of the 20th century or in the 21st century. Contemporary artists work in a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advancing world. Their art is a dynamic com ...
galleries. He collaborated on numerous artistic projects with a younger
generation A generation refers to all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively. It can also be described as, "the average period, generally considered to be about 20–⁠30 years, during which children are born and gr ...
of Swiss
architects An architect is a person who plans, designs and oversees the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings that h ...
as well as with corporate and cultural institutions and state agencies. Recently, collaborations with textile manufacturers from India were started, included into the artistic practice as well as ceramic practise, incorporating within the artistic practise.


Projects

Recent projects included solo shows at Bernhard Knaus Fine Art, Frankfurt (2016), Centre d'Art Yverdon CACY (2015), KunstZeugHaus, Zurich (2015), Kunstmuseum Villa Zanders, Bergisch-Gladbach (2015), Gisela Clement Gallery, Bonn (2014, 2013, 2012) von Bartha, Basel & S-chanf (2016, 2011, 2009), Kunstmuseum Bonn (2007), Musée d’art moderne et contemporain MAMCO Geneva (2015, 2005),
Kunstmuseum Winterthur The Kunst Museum Winterthur (English: The Winterthur Museum of Art) is an art museum in Winterthur, Switzerland run by the local ''Kunstverein''. From its beginnings, the activities of the Kunstverein Winterthur were focused on contemporary art - ...
(2004), Fri Art - Centre d'Art Contemporain (2003), Lucas Schoormans New York (2001, 1999),
Kunsthalle Basel Kunsthalle Basel is a contemporary art gallery in Basel, Switzerland. As Switzerland's oldest and still most active institution for contemporary art, Kunsthalle Basel forms a vital part of Basel's cultural centre and is located next to the city's ...
(2003, 2001), Kunstmuseum Thun (2000), the Swiss Institute New York (1997),
Holly Solomon Gallery Holly Solomon Gallery opened in New York City in 1975 at 392 West Broadway in Soho, Manhattan. Started by Holly Solomon - aspiring actress, style-icon, and collector - and her husband Horace Solomon, the gallery was initially known for launching ...
New York (1994), among others. He participated in numerous international group shows at Kunstmuseum Basel (2016), Musée de Cambrai, Cambrai (2016), MCBA Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts, Lausanne (2015), Musée Jenisch, Vevey (2015), Museum Oskar Reinhart, Winterthurc (2015), Kunstmuseum Vaduz, Liechtenstein (2011), waterside contemporary, London (2011), Aargauer Kunsthaus, Aarau (2016, 2011), Gisela Clement Gallery, Bonn (2013, 2011), Waterside Project space, London (2010), Musée Rath, Geneva (2010), l' Espace de l'art concret-Donation Albers-Honegger, Mouans-Sartoux, France (2008), Forde - Espace d'art contemporain, Geneva (2007), The Drawing Room, London (2007), CAN - Centre d’Art, Neuchatel (2006), Helmhaus, Zurich (2005), Kunstmuseum Thun (2003), CAN - Centre d’Art, Neuchatel (2003), Kunstmuseum Solothurn (2004), Margaretha Roeder Gallery, New York, Fri-Art - Centre d'Art Contemporain Fribourg (2002),
Kunsthalle Basel Kunsthalle Basel is a contemporary art gallery in Basel, Switzerland. As Switzerland's oldest and still most active institution for contemporary art, Kunsthalle Basel forms a vital part of Basel's cultural centre and is located next to the city's ...
(2001),
Kunstmuseum Basel The Kunstmuseum Basel houses the oldest public art collection in the world and is generally considered to be the most important museum of art in Switzerland. It is listed as a heritage site of national significance. Its lineage extends back to t ...
, (1999), The Swiss Institute New York (1997) Since 2004, he has collaborated with numerous international architect firms such as: Herzog&deMeuron architects, Basel, Müller Sigrist architects, Zurich, Make architects, London among others.


Literature

''Monographic literature:'' * * * * Wechsler, Max (2004). ''AIRE - Zeichnung/Raum/Welt: zu den Arbeiten von Karim Noureldin - Kunstmuseum Winterthur - MAMCO Musée d'art moderne et contemporain, Geneva'' * * * Koepplin, Dieter (1997). ''Karim Noureldin - Die Frage nach dem denkbaren Ganzen - The Swiss Institute New York'' ''Secondary literature:'' * * * * *

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References


External links


Artist's homepage
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Noureldin, Karim Swiss contemporary artists Living people Zurich University of the Arts alumni 1967 births