Rami Farook (b. 1981 Dubai, UAE) lives and works in Dubai, UAE.

Rami Farook is an interdisciplinary artist and curator. Self-taught, Rami's journey in art began in 2007 with a purpose to be useful, honerable, and compassionate. His deep engagement with the conditions of art, its possibilities and responsibilities, directly informs his work. Rami thrives on conceptualization, intervention, and experimentation, often executing his projects with emotional intensity and impulsivity. He has been dedicated to sociocultural develpment while caring for his family.

Rami’s work spans a diverse range of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, performance, interventions, immersive installations, publishing, product & graphic design and ephemeral architecture. His practice is rooted in the socio-historical, where he attempts to elevate understanding and behavior. His self & social, portraits & landscapes are a form of information, education and entertainment, often blending conceptual with documentary and fiction. His process is not only emotionally charged but also planned, and sometimes collaborative and communal.

Rami’s notable spaces include Traffic 1 & 2, Satellite, General, and Maisan15. Through these initiatives, he has created places for dialogue, transformation, rest and artistic exchange. His commitment to experimenting with new forms of expression and his ability to invent & adapt are central to his practice.

Rami has participated in selected exhibitions including 'A Night of A Lifetime', Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMOCA), Riyadh, KSA (2026); 'Observers of Change', Barjeel Art, Etihad Museum, Dubai, UAE (2025); 'Amphibian Aesthetics', Kochi, India (2025); 'No Tresspassing', Ishara Foundation, Dubai, UAE (2025); 'A Muslim Man', ATHR Gallery, Jeddah (2025); he curated Young Saudi Artist (2023), 'On Purpose', for ATHR foundation in Diriyah; had a solo show curated by Ruba Al Sweel; 'Items Discontinued', Maisan 15, Dubai (2020); a solo show, 'Peace and Productivity', Season, Seattle, (2017); a group show curated by Reem Fadda, for Sharjah Biennial's 2nd Act, at Sursock Museum, Beirut, (2017); An Arab Artist’s 1st Solo In America, at Satellite Art Show during Art Basel Miami (2016); a producer, patron and artist at the Kochi Biennale (2012 & 2014); and curated, Grey Borders / Grey Frontiers for Edge of Arabia during the Berlin Biennale (2010).

Rami’s works is in the collections of Art Jameel, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, The Obayashi Collection, The Barjeel Foundation, among others.

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