Mohamed Harb

Mohamed Harb is a Palestinian visual artist and filmmaker, born in Gaza City, where he still lives and works today. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from An-Najah National University in Nablus in 2001 and has been a member of the Palestinian Association of Fine Artists since 2003. He currently works as a director at the Palestinian Space Channel in Gaza.
Harb began his artistic journey in 1995, initially exploring the field of visual arts, before expanding in recent years into photography, video art, and documentary filmmaking with an artistic focus. His work is deeply influenced by the Palestinian reality, having experienced the Intifada, the blockade, and repeated wars, which is clearly reflected in his visual production. His work boldly addresses the grayness of reality and attempts to reshape it through color. His pieces are distinguished by a focus on the hidden human body and its intricate details, utilizing form, light, and technology as expressive tools.
Despite the "house arrest" imposed by the blockade, Harb has participated in numerous exhibitions, festivals, and artistic workshops both locally and internationally, in Europe and the Arab world. He has also received several international awards and grants for his projects executed inside and outside Gaza.
Mohamed Harb is considered one of the leading contemporary artists in the field of video art in Palestine. He possesses a rich visual imagination that combines aesthetic sensitivity with contemporary digital techniques. He is also known for his active role in organizing art exhibitions and collaborative workshops with both local and international artists.
One of his prominent current projects is the artistic documentary "Gaza – A Biography," which has recently been showcased in various Arab and European cities. Through this project, he aims to present a true, vibrant image of Gaza from a human and artistic perspective. Additionally, Harb is the founder and general supervisor of the "International Video Art Festival – Gaza," which is being held for the third consecutive year and is considered one of the most important initiatives contributing to the development of contemporary visual art in Palestine.
and has held eleven solo exhibitions and participated in over sixty group shows worldwide. He has been awarded numerous production grants to develop and implement contemporary visual arts programs and projects in Palestine and abroad. He currently serves as the founder and supervisor of The Artists’ Shelter – Gaza Arts Gallery, an independent initiative dedicated to supporting artists and fostering contemporary artistic practices in Gaza.
Harb can be reached via email at harb.art@hotmail.com.