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Khalid Albaih is listed as Founder at Kawaakibi Foundation, based in Norway. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Khalid Albaih.
Khalid Albaih previously worked as Founder at Khartoon Magazine - Khartoonmag.Com and Founder at Sudan Artist Fund - Sudanartistfund.Com. Khalid Albaih holds Creative Leadership from Thnk School Of Creative Leadership.
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About Khalid Albaih
As a creative cultural producer Albaih plans, designs organises and manages artistic projects that have a cultural impact on the public that will interact with them. @Khalidalbaih is a Romanian-born, Sudanese artist and political cartoonist who currently lives and works between Oslo, Doha and Sudan. Khalid has been based in Doha since 1990, where his last position was The head of Programs in Liwan Design Studios and Labs. Khalid Albaih is a Romanian-born, Qatari-raised, Oslo-basedSudanese creative, political cartoonist, and cultural producer. He isknown for his cartoons that went viral worldwide since 2011. In2018, he was named one of the top five cartoonists in the world byThe Independent. In addition to two books in print – “Khartoon!”(2018) and “Sudan Retold” (2019) – Khalid’s cartoons have beenpublished widely in international publications, including The NewYork Times, The Atlantic, PRI, NPR, and the BBC. Albaih’s works havebeen part of numerous solo exhibitions and biennales, the last beingwidely acclaimed hidden sound installation in “documenta fifteen.”His written social and political commentary has been printed inpublications such as The Guardian, CNN, and Al Jazeera. Khalid hasalso participated in television and news programs worldwide as atrusted commentator on global political events and is the founder ofseveral cultural projects, including:www.getfadaa.comwww.SudanArtistFund.comwww.SudanArtandDesignLibrary.com
Listed skills include Illustration, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Museums, and 27 others.
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Founder
Art Program Director
Head Of Programs
Manage and run all programs at Liwan, including supervising the residency, activities,labs, and outreach program. As The head of program I create and manage the agenda for theprogram talks, workshops, and mentorship in all aspects including establishingconnections and invitations. The role also includes coordination with team member toensure an organized flow of work at all times.
Head Of Installtion & Design - Public Art
Curate locations, general supervision, manages, coordinates and oversees public art projects within the Qatar Museums Public Art Program. works with District staff, artists, contractors and vendors to facilitate the construction to ensure artwork is completed and installed within budget and set time lines.
Multimedia Specialist
- Oversee and supervise the pre-production, production, and post-production phases of special projects and exhibitions.- Manage third party art production to ensure delivery of high quality products/results and a timely delivery.- Create compelling, high-end videos and photos for multi-platform purposes.Produce the multimedia, social media and on-line contents of special projects and exhibitions.Completed Projects & Exhibitions:- Anne Geddes Photography Project -… Show more - Oversee and supervise the pre-production, production, and post-production phases of special projects and exhibitions.- Manage third party art production to ensure delivery of high quality products/results and a timely delivery.- Create compelling, high-end videos and photos for multi-platform purposes.Produce the multimedia, social media and on-line contents of special projects and exhibitions.Completed Projects & Exhibitions:- Anne Geddes Photography Project - Hamad Women’s Hospital- el Seed in Doha - Salwa Road Under Tunnels- Damien Hirst - Relics- Brigitte Lacombe - Hey’Ya: Arab Women in Sport- Takashi Murakami - Ego Show less
Editorial Board
Advice and support the editor as well as Identifying new ideas for shows and topics of focus, and advising on the direction for the channel.
Self Employed
Co Founder
The dream of building a new Sudan is becoming a reality. A reality that we are still and will keep fighting to maintain. So, As part of building this new Sudan I went to finally share the news with you, Today in #Khartoum we will be launching #Khartoon Corner as part of Komikia event as a collaboration with @gi_sudan .The Corner making a variety of my #comicbook #graphicnovels and #artbooks collection accessible to the general public at the #goetheinstitut library. With this… Show more The dream of building a new Sudan is becoming a reality. A reality that we are still and will keep fighting to maintain. So, As part of building this new Sudan I went to finally share the news with you, Today in #Khartoum we will be launching #Khartoon Corner as part of Komikia event as a collaboration with @gi_sudan .The Corner making a variety of my #comicbook #graphicnovels and #artbooks collection accessible to the general public at the #goetheinstitut library. With this collaboration we aim to highlight, introduce and help foster the role of comics and graphic novels in promoting literacy in the arts in #Sudan. “KhartoonCorner!” is phase one of Khartoum Art + Design Archive a larger crowd funded public library and mobile library project I have been planning this last year. A library which I hope will feature a display of #art, #design, comic books, workshops, artists studios, artist residency as well as building an archive and collection of Sudanese artworks and publications and of course run literacy programming for all ages, and most importantly promoting the role of public libraries in our new society. If you want to donate your comics or art books or help me finance or help building the first PUBLIC Library in Sudan please do contact me or directly PayPal @ Khalidalbaih@gmail.com#KhartoonCorner Show less
Founder
FADAA creates transformative possibilities for creatives by connecting them to individual supporters of art.We envision a new economy based on sharing spaces. By connecting artists and FADAA patrons hosts, we increase connectors/hosts, increase openness and freedom and create a space in which art thrives. Open the door, turn the corner, look up. Can you see it? In that room, behind the garden, adorning that empty wall are the products of FADAA. Empty spaces around the world reanimated by… Show more FADAA creates transformative possibilities for creatives by connecting them to individual supporters of art.We envision a new economy based on sharing spaces. By connecting artists and FADAA patrons hosts, we increase connectors/hosts, increase openness and freedom and create a space in which art thrives. Open the door, turn the corner, look up. Can you see it? In that room, behind the garden, adorning that empty wall are the products of FADAA. Empty spaces around the world reanimated by art. Show less
Founder
Style, is not about money.It’s not about wearing big brands, designer labels,or the latest trends.Well, at least not for us or the purpose of thisblog.Every Friday waves of migrant workers in Doha maketheir way to certain locations around Doha.It’s the only day they get off from work.On this day of rest, they get the chance to dressup, show off their best gear and mingle with friends.We call this Fashion Friday,Why them, you might… Show more Style, is not about money.It’s not about wearing big brands, designer labels,or the latest trends.Well, at least not for us or the purpose of thisblog.Every Friday waves of migrant workers in Doha maketheir way to certain locations around Doha.It’s the only day they get off from work.On this day of rest, they get the chance to dressup, show off their best gear and mingle with friends.We call this Fashion Friday,Why them, you might ask?There are thousands of labourers in Doha. They’re on every corner, building the city brick by brick.Yet, they remainlargely invisible.They live in camps on the city outskirts and are restrictedfrom gathering in certain places.They are seen, but hardly acknowledged.Throughthe camera lens we hope to capture, not only their style but also to celebratethem.So go on. Live it up in style. This Friday and every Friday.WE SEE YOU! Show less
Political Cartoonist
Khalid Albaih is an independent Sudanese artist living in Doha, Qatar. His stark, politically-charged images rose to prominence during the early stages of the Arab Spring protests in 2011. Posting his work in the public domain through social media, Albaih quickly became an artist of the revolution. His work was shared online—across Arabia and around the world. Albaih’s cartoons were seen online and made into stencils—to be reproduced on walls in Beirut, Cairo, Yemen, and across the Middle East… Show more Khalid Albaih is an independent Sudanese artist living in Doha, Qatar. His stark, politically-charged images rose to prominence during the early stages of the Arab Spring protests in 2011. Posting his work in the public domain through social media, Albaih quickly became an artist of the revolution. His work was shared online—across Arabia and around the world. Albaih’s cartoons were seen online and made into stencils—to be reproduced on walls in Beirut, Cairo, Yemen, and across the Middle East by anonymous graffiti artists. Albaih has staged major exhibitions of his work, 2013 at the Edge of Arabia in London. In November 2014, McGill University hosted “Khartoon! By Khalid Albaih”, a series of exhibitions and events honoring the artist’s work, coupled with multiple interviews for radio, television, and print. Later in the month, Mr. Albaih was a featured presenter the “Arab Future and the Role of Europe” conference at the Peace Palace in The Hague. The event was hosted by Lyse Doucet. Albaih presented his work to eminent Algerian-born diplomat Lakhdar Brahimi, who was being honoured at the conference. Albaih’s work is currently used by revolutionary groups in his native Sudan and by political activists in Yemen, Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, and Algeria. Albaih has been profiled by the BBC, Al Jazeera, and the New York Times. He has published his work extensively around the world, in the Atlantic, Global Voices, and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, to name only a few. He was recently interviewed by Anna Maria Tremonti on CBC national radio. Alongside worldwide attention and major publications, Albaih has staged major exhibitions of his work, most recently in Montreal, London, and Bahrain. Following the January terror attacks in Paris, Albaih was interviewed by CNN, BBC, ABC, Al Jazeera, and Huffington Post within a twenty-four hour period. Khalid Albaih is a true new social media artist, constantly publishing new works under the name @khalidalbaih Show less
Illustrator, Digital Artist And Graphic Designer
Freelance
Goethe Sudan Production Fund: Jury Member + Consultant For Winner Projects
First time in the NEW SPACES - Production FundFor the first time, the winning projects will receive the opportunity to a mentoring program and artistic advice (optional) from the renowned
Board Member
The Adela Project is a youth project for young people, which works to spread arts and culture as a means of conscious change and a space for free expression, to reflect the different Sudanese cultures and deal with complex social issues of concern to society, especially the youth category, from its critical aspects.Adela project launches its activity by opening opportunities for dialogue and discussion through its monthly platforms and forums, in social and human rights issues… Show more The Adela Project is a youth project for young people, which works to spread arts and culture as a means of conscious change and a space for free expression, to reflect the different Sudanese cultures and deal with complex social issues of concern to society, especially the youth category, from its critical aspects.Adela project launches its activity by opening opportunities for dialogue and discussion through its monthly platforms and forums, in social and human rights issues, especially those relating to gender equality, breaking negative traditions in society and tribal and ethnic problems; in addition to opening free horizons for criticism and intellectual difference by addressing the roots of the conflict in Sudan through several methods using Art as a tool of expression and a fast way to reach young people as the makers of positive change and the most important factor in building a new Sudan. Show less
Freelance Cartoonist
Providing biweekly cartoons for DCMF's website content
Lead Multimedia Support
Worked in multimedia projects that involved a number of tasks delivering a mix of media with a techno component for integration.Using industry-standard computer design packages to incorporate the work of writers, artists, animators, film-makers, video producers, programmers, photographers, museum and collection curators.
Graphic Designer - Illustrator
Worked with the design team in providing creative art for the 2006 Asian Games ceremonies in Doha, Qatar. Managed the implementation of materials by liaising with print houses, contractors and engineers for delivery of the final product.
Khalid Albaih education
Creative Leadership
Art Management Degree, Leadership Devolpment / Art Management
Accredited Course, Islamic Art And Architecture
Diploma, Graphic And Branding
Bachelor Degree, Interior Design Engineering
Arts And Activism
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Education record
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Khalid Albaih works for Kawaakibi Foundation.
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Khalid Albaih is listed as Founder at Kawaakibi Foundation.
Where is Khalid Albaih based?
Khalid Albaih is based in Norway while working with Kawaakibi Foundation.
What companies has Khalid Albaih worked for?
Khalid Albaih has worked for Khartoon Magazine - Khartoonmag.Com, Sudan Artist Fund - Sudanartistfund.Com, Kawaakibi Foundation, Qatar Museums, and - Qatar Museums.
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Khalid Albaih holds Creative Leadership from Thnk School Of Creative Leadership.
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Khalid Albaih is listed with skills including Illustration, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Museums, Contemporary Art, Graphics, Multimedia, and Cartoonist.
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