Biography

Athar Jaber is an artist whose practice focuses primarily on stone sculpture but also extends to video, performance, photography, and writing. Born in Italy to Iraqi parents, Athar Jaber grew up in diverse cultural environments, including Rome, Florence, the Netherlands, and Belgium—a journey that has significantly influenced his artistic practice. Central to his work is the enduring relationship between stone and mankind. With a classical training in stone carving, Athar merges traditional sculpture with contemporary concepts. He delves into socio-political dynamics and the human condition, encouraging reflection on our shared history and the present. Notable exhibitions include Offerings, National Museum of Fine Arts, La Habana (2018); Bruges Triennale (2021); and 6th Lubumbashi Biennial, Congo (2019). His work was also featured in 100 Masterpieces of Modern and Contemporary Arab Art, Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris (2017). Athar obtained his PhD in the Arts from the University of Antwerp (2021).