Mohammed Abdulkhaleq

Yemen is distinguished by its vast cultural and civilisational diversity, possessing deep roots represented by multiple civilisations throughout the ages, granting it a unique and distinctive identity. Architectural diversity in Yemeni buildings is manifested in distinct and varied symbols and inscriptions, tracing back to the stories, myths, and origins crafted by ancient Yemeni kings and peoples. These elements express the creativity of Yemeni artists throughout history. Mohammed’s photos stem from this architectural diversity to shed light on the aesthetics of those civilisations and what distinguishes them, transforming them into complete artistic works that express the rich heritage of Yemen.

Mohammed Abdulkhaleq (b. 1990 in Ibb, Yemen) is a creative director, a university lecturer at various Yemeni universities in the fields of graphic design and photography, and a branding specialist designer. His photography journey began in 2014. Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing conflict in Yemen, Mohammed persevered with personal dedication, self-study, and a profound passion for capturing Yemen's diverse cultural heritage. His project aims to document Yemen's rich tapestry of cultures artistically, contributing to tourism promotion. Additionally, Mohammed has a keen interest in photographing Yemen's wildlife, birds, and insects, earning him recognition as the first Yemeni photographer specialising in macro and bird photography. Mohammed was also a featured speaker at TEDx Sana'a 2022, where he discussed photography and wildlife in Yemen. He achieved further acclaim by winning the Yemeni culture photography competition Tadhamon Bank Contest in 2015.