Kader Attia

 

 

About Kader Attia

NameKader Attia (Kadder Attia)
Birth LocationDugny, Seine-Saint-Denis (FR)
PeriodContemporary
Movement
MediaInstallation Art

Kader Attia's Biography

Kader Attia is a French-Algerian contemporary artist who was born in 1970 in Dugny, France. He is best known for his installations, videos and sculptures that explore the complexities of colonialism, cultural identity, and the post-colonial world. Attia's work often delves into the past and present of colonialism, exploring the ways in which it has shaped our understanding of cultural identity and power dynamics. He has held numerous exhibitions around the world, including at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Tate Modern in London. He is currently based in Berlin, Germany.
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