An artist losing his physical strength.
A population torn by war.
The power of art.
When all hope seems lost, sometimes only art can turn the tide. Discover what this means when Jamal Khamis exhibits his newest paintings from May 29 to June 1 in the Oosterkerk.
See the paintings that helped the renowned painter recover from a personal crisis. Now they are dedicated to victimized children in Gaza.
Together we support the activities of War Child in Gaza. Will you be there?
Thu May 29 — 14:00 - 20:00
During the grandopening, the program led by Merlijn Twaalfhoven takes place on 16:00-16:30.
Fri May 30 — 12:00 - 18:00
Sat May 31 — 12:00 - 18:00
Sun June 1 — 12:00 - 18:00
Oosterkerk
Kleine Wittenburgerstraat 1
1018 LS Amsterdam
The spontaneity of his methods come from such an explosive discharge.
— Tineke Lonte, art historian
The work of Khamis is remarkably powerful and beautifully implemented.
— Cobra Museum
The vivid colors of his abstract paintings seem to burst off the canvas.
— Frenk der Nederlanden, Het Parool
Want to know what to expect?
Have a look at the retrospect of the previous exhibition.
