SHAHTO ALI
* B. 1959 Kordufan, Sudan
Shahto Ali explores the history and traditions of his native Sudan, he uses painting to examine themes of land and belonging, alluding to the various tribes that all inhabit his country.
Painting syncretic references of African mythology, indigenous practices, inclusivity and belonging. Ali’s elongated characters and playful motifs is a recurrent theme in his bold compositions, he employs natural subdued colours to continuously takes us back to the Land.
Ali has exhibited in various museums, galleries and cultural institutions in Europe, US, and Sudan.
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EXHIBITIONS
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GROUP
2020
Nach Zurich Helmhaus Museum, Zurich- group exhibition
1997
Galerie Art N (group exhibition)
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SOLO
2019
Galerie Le Sud, Zurich - Solo exhibition
2016
Galerie Le Sud, Zurich, Switzerland
1999 – 2014
Galerie Rorboz-kultur am wildbach an der Töss
2013
Galeri Rsheid Diyab Center, Sudan
2005 - 2013
Restaurant Rempe Popikon -War in Darfur –Sudan
2003
Galerie der Erde, Arabic-Swiss Cultural Centre, Zürich
2000
Galerie der Erde, Arabic-Swiss Cultural Centre, Zürich
2000
Galerie Delphine, Zurich
1999
Galerie der Erde, Arabic-Swiss Cultural Centre, Zürich
1999
Amani Gallery, Stuttgart DE
1999
Galerie Delphine, Zürich
1997
Restaurant Sonne, Uster
1997
Sokoto Gallery, New York
1995
Alliance Française, Khartoum
1990
The Goethe Institute, Khartoum
1990
German School, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
1990
Greek School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1989
Alliance Française, Khartoum
1987
College of Fine & Applied Arts, Khartoum Polytechnic, Sudan
1986
Meridian, Khartoum, Sudan
1985
Hilton Khartoum, Sudan
Liberated Land, Eritrea
EDUCATION
International Relations, Geneva School of Diplomacy. L.L.M. PHD
International Legal-study American University DC 2005. (MA)
International Business Law, Zürich University, Switzerland 2000. .L.L.M (MA)
Higher Diploma in International Relations, University of Khartoum, 1994.
Sudan Bar Association Certificate, 1993.
L.L.B., Cairo University, Khartoum Campus, 1987.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) College of Fine & Applied Art, Khartoum Polytechnic 1985.