Hussain Almosawi & Mariam Alarab

Bio
Their work revolves around the social, cultural, and political issues, interrogating paradoxes that form the identity of contemporary societies. They also have a passion to examine the urban models and explore the architectural landscapes and the questions that arise in the process. The work of Hussain and Mariam incorporates a variety of mediums like photography, audio, and video in an experimental approach.
Together, they co-founded Everyday Bahrain - a collective of photographers working to unveil Bahrain’s authentic self through documentary photography. Hussain and Mariam started working together when they launched their travel and cultural identity “Dilmuni Couple” where they document their journeys and stories of people they meet.
Their work has been exhibited in a number of shows, including Al-Falaj: Water Systems of the Gulf Oasis at House of Architecture Heritage in Bahrain (2018), Vantage Point 5 at the Sharjah Art Foundation (2017), [Media]tion a collaboration with Mawane initiative for their second cultural season (2017), Bahrain and UK 200 years relationship at Bahrain National Museum (2016), Bahrain – A personal diary at the Bin Matar House in Bahrain (2016), Vantage at Al Riwaq art space in Bahrain (2015). Also, their work has been featured in Tribe and Brownbook magazines.
Their work Concrete Identity won first prize (Al Dana) in Bahrain 42nd Annual Fine Art Exhibition (2016). Lately, Mariam was nominated for the World Press Joop Swart Masterclass, and she received the Arab Documentary Photography Program grant – ADPP, supported by The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture – AFAC, Prince Claus Fund – PCF and Magnum Foundation.