AYYAD ALNIMER
Ayyad Alnimer
Full-time Artist
Biography
Ayyad Alnimer, born in Egypt in 1948, is an artist whose work is known for its vibrant energy and dynamic brushwork. His paintings capture the essence of movement and life, reflecting a deep sense of optimism and emotion. Alnimer’s style, marked by rich color and expressive forms, has earned him recognition in both the Middle East and internationally.
After graduating from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Cairo in 1977, Alnimer moved to Amman, Jordan, where he became an active part of the local art scene. In 1986, he founded the Akhenaton Gallery, contributing to the growth of contemporary art in Jordan. Alnimer also dedicated time to teaching and writing about art, influencing the local art education landscape.
His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions in Jordan, the Arab Gulf, Europe, and the United States. Notable collections include the Jordan National Museum, and the Moca Yinchuan Museum in China, alongside private collectors worldwide. Over the years, his art has garnered support from prominent figures, including Queen Noor Al Hussein of Jordan.
In 1989, Alnimer moved to the United States, where he continued to exhibit his work in cities like New York, Palm Beach, and Washington DC. Recently, he has returned to Egypt, reconnecting with his roots and continuing to share his art globally.
Alnimer’s work offers a personal perspective on life, capturing its movement and emotion in a way that resonates with a wide audience.
Artist Statement
As an artist, I express my perceptions of life through the language of paint, channeling both the visible and the unseen into each canvas. With every blank surface, I am reminded of the boundless ways I can communicate—visually, emotionally, across the world. Each canvas is an open opportunity for self-expression, unconstrained by a singular perspective or rigid style. I do not hold myself to certain techniques, beliefs, or boundaries. My work embraces artistic freedom, allowing for exploration and discovery without limits.
Creating something meaningful from nothing is no simple task, but it is one I approach with the intent to express my inner world through color, texture, patterns, and subject matter. The journey is as important as the destination, with each piece evolving organically as I connect deeper with my emotions.
My current collections include acrylics on canvas and paper, as well as monoprints on paper. Every piece radiates energy and vitality, combining positive subject matter with rich brushwork and a bold, expressive style.
Through individual and direct visual interaction with my work, the viewer has a chance to embrace and harmonize with my art to obtain a specific emotional response, making it unique to their interpretations and emotions. I hope my work invites you to reflect, evoking feelings that resonate deeply and uniquely with your personal experiences.
Ayyad Alnimer
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Education
1977 • Bachelor’s Degree with high honors from the Fine Arts Academy, Helwan University - Cairo, Egypt
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024 • Azad Art Gallery - Egypt
2023 • TAM Art Gallery - Egypt
2022 • Liwan Art Gallery - Egypt
2020 • Al Kahila Art Galley - Egypt
2019 • TAM Art Gallery - Egypt
2018 • Capital Art Gallery - Zamalek
Wadi Finan Art Gallery, Amman, Jordan
2017 • T-GAW Gallery, Kiev-Ukraine
Nout Art Gallery - Cairo, Egypt
2016 • Boushahri Art Gallery - Salmiya, Kuwait
Demouzy Contemporary - Long Island NY
2015 • (XOL) Gallery - Baltimore, MD, USA
2014 • FA Gallery - Kuwait
2013 • Foresight Art-Gallery - Amman, Jordan
2012 • Wadi Finan Art Gallery - Amman, Jordan
2002 • Darat Al Funun - Amman, Jordan
2000 • Dar Alanda Gallery - Amman, Jordan
1997 • Hairpin Alley - Carmel, California
1996 • Darat Al Funun - Amman, Jordan
1987 • Petra Bank Gallery - Amman, Jordan
French Cultural Center - Amman, Jordan
1986 • Royal Cultural Center, Graphic Art Exhibition - Amman, Jordan
1985 • Royal Cultural Center - Amman, Jordan
Petra Bank Gallery - Amman, Jordan
1984 • Alia Art Gallery - Amman, Jordan
1982 • Spanish Cultural Center, Graphic Art Exhibition - Amman, Jordan
British Council - Amman, Jordan
1976 • Helwan University, Two black & white Graphic exhibitions - Cairo, Egypt
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2015-23 • Wadi Finan Art Gallery, Samah Art Gallery, Azad Art Gallery, Liwan Art Gallery, TAM Art Gallery
2012-15 • Wadi Finan Art Gallery, Group Exhibition - Amman, Jordan
Foresight Art Gallery, Group Exhibition - Amman, Jordan
2011 • Group exhibition at Gallery 14 - Amman, Jordan
Nabad Gallery, Group exhibition - Amman, Jordan
93-09 • Darat Al Funun, Contemporary Arab Artists Exhibition - Amman, Jordan
1993 • Darat Al Funun, Contemporary Arab Artists Exhibition - Amman, Jordan
1992 • Abdul Hammeed Shoman Foundation, Group show with Ghada Dahdaleh and Larissa Najjar - Amman, Jordan
Alif Gallery, Arab American Cultural Foundation Group show - Washington DC, U.S.A
1991 • Borchart Gallery Group Show - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S.A
1990 • Ariel Gallery, Group Exhibition - Soho, New York, U.S.A
1988 • Abdul Hammeed Shoman Foundation, Group Show featuring the work of eight painters under the auspices of H.M. Queen Noor Al Hussein of Jordan - Amman, Jordan
1981 • Alia Art Gallery, Group Show with Omar Hamdan - Amman, Jordan
1977 • Atelier Gallery, Group show - Cairo, Egypt
AKHENATON GALLERY
1987 • Established a private gallery 'Akhenaton Gallery' - Amman, Jordan
• Directed the Jordanian Fine Arts Festival Exhibition featuring 38 Jordanian Artists - Amman, Jordan
• Directed an exhibition featuring 28 painters - Amman, Jordan
COLLECTIONS
• Jordan National Museum, Amman, Jordan
• Arabic Bank Collection, Amman, Jordan
• Petra Bank, Amman, Jordan
• Private collections: Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Malaysia, Holland, Britain, Spain, France, and the USA
AWARDS
1977 • Honorable Award Art Lovers Society - Cairo, Egypt