03/09/2026
“Through a process I call ‘reauthentication,’ I remove every trace of the past that these souvenirs have gone through and transform them into mediums of prayer.” - 𝘼𝙃𝙈𝙀𝘿 𝙐𝙈𝘼𝙍 | أحمد عمر
Ahmed Umar speaks with Ruba El Melik for Art21 about reclaiming Sudanese histories and traditions through his practice.
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Interview conducted by for Art21
Image credit: Copyright the artist. Courtesy Art21. Photo: Ivar Kvaal