ME & SHE

Abdul Raheem Salem is one of the pioneers of contemporary art in the UAE and the Gulf. Working across a variety of media, Salem has established himself not only as a painter but also as a sculptor. His recent paintings present human figures alongside stark black-and-white forms, demonstrating the depth of his artistic thinking and visual language. Me and She brings together his latest works, reflecting on 25 years of artistic practice.

Salem’s childhood has had a profound influence on his artistic imagination. Growing up surrounded by strong women and stories of magic, he developed a fascination with storytelling and began drawing from an early age. At the centre of these childhood stories was She. But who is she?

Salem’s fascination with Mohera, a story told to him as a child about a young woman who lived in Sharjah…