A selection of paintings, drawings, and preparatory works by the Saudi artist that invite into a dreamlike realm where reality and imagination blur.
Published on the occasion of the exponymous exhibition at Misk Art Institute, Riyadh, in 2025.
Khaleel Hassan Khaleel (born 1958 in Jizan, Saudi Arabia), a pioneering figure in Saudi art history, has forged a distinctive style that blends surrealist elements, symbolism, and cultural heritage. He developed a unique artistic philosophy he terms "Dreamism," which draws upon personal and local narratives as a powerful driving force.