JAMELIE HASSAN

Jamelie Hassan profiled in UK-based Al Quds Al Arabi newspaper 

On November 16, 2023, the National Council on Canada-Arab Relations featured Jamelie Hassan as one of the top 30 most influential Lebanese-Canadians in Canada for Lebanese Heritage Month in November 2023. This recognition prompted Yemeni-Canadian journalist Khaled Al Hammadi to write a profile for the UK-based Al Quds Al Arabi Arabic language newspaper which was published on February 16, 2024, edition. 
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Jamelie Hassan (left) with her older brother Hanny Hassan (right), both received honorary degrees from Western University in October 2023.

Jamelie Hassan receives Honorary Degree from Western University

On October 12, 2023, Western University annouced that Jamelie Hassan will be receiving an Honorary Degree from the University during convocation on October 20, 2023. This is a timely and important recognition of her community activism and continued contributions to the arts in Canada. Hanny Hassan, Jamelie's brother, is also being honoured for his notable contributions as a university leader and philanthropist. 

For more information on the Honorary award recipients and convocation dates, please visit Western News.

Embassy Cultural House Hiding in Plain Sight exhibition catalogue will be in print this February 2021!

​ On October 30, 2020, the Embassy Cultural House presented its inaugural virtual exhibition "Hiding in Plain Sight" organized by Ron Benner. The exhibition was an open call inspired by the book "Hiding in Plain Sight", 2020, by St. Louis-based journalist Sarah Kendzior. In her book Kendzior describes the former US President Trump's administration as "a transnational crime syndicate masquerading as a government." 
The Hiding in Plain Sight Exhibition now has a digital catalogue! 
Click here ​to see what's inside! In February 2021 the digital catalogue will also be available in a print edition catalogue. If you would like to purchase a copy, please contact [email protected]
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"A TRANSNATIONAL CRIME SYNDICATE MASQUERADING AS A GOVERNMENT", Jamelie Hassan, "From the Library", 2020, digital photograph

January 18, 2021: Walker Cultural Leaders Series features artists Jamelie Hassan & Ron Benner
Brock University's Department of Visual Arts presents the Walker Cultural Leader Series, which continues in 2021. The WCL series begins with an engaging talk from artists Jamelie Hassan and Ron Benner on Monday, Jan. 18. The series continues in a virtual format for the 2021 season. Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at 7 p.m. View the presentation premiere and join in the chat on the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts YouTube channel.

"Sister Speak to Me: A Tribute to Zahra Kazemi"
International Human Rights Day, December 10, 2020 
In Sister Speak to Me: A Tribute to Zahra Kazemi (2003), Jamelie Hassan and Tyson Haller document the first Toronto vigil held for this photojournalist by creating a film that is an answerable response to the tragic sequences of events surrounding her death. As participants themselves in this vigil, the filmmakers both record and demonstrate their solidarity and reflect the community's solidarity and grief felt by all in attendance, at the loss of this Iranian-Canadian photojournalist.

This film is available for view for International Human Rights Day on December 10, 2020 organized by the Embassy Cultural House.  Human Rights Day is observed every year on the 10th of December. This day commemorates the date in 1948 that the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Jamelie Hassan's 1984 Bint El Sudan catalogue now online!

Now online, Bint El Sudan, the exhibition catalogue for Jamelie Hassan's exhibition curated by Matthew Teitelbaum held 27 Apr.-24 June 1984 at the London Regional Art Gallery (now Museum London), London, Ontario. Catalogue features an essay by Christopher Dewdney. This catalogue is out of print, and we thank Museum London and the authors for giving us permission to publish online. 

​Please also read this excellent article, The Scent Of Revolution: The Story Behind Sudan's Legendary Perfume Label Remix, which talks about how artist Amado Alfadni transforms Sudan's iconic Bint El Sudan perfume label into a revolutionary message. Thanks to Samer Abdelnour for bringing this article to our attention.

Translations opened July 9 at Campbell River Art Gallery

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Jamelie Hassan, "Souvenir of Lebanon Made in Canada" (2009) Media: Cedar Collection of the artist Photo Credit: The Museum, Kitchener, Ontario
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Soheila Esfahani, "Made In Iran", (2010) Media: Various types of wood
This two-person exhibit with Soheila Esfahani opened at the Campbell River Art Gallery  on Vancouver Island, British Columbia on July 9, 2020. and closed September 2, 2020. This exhibition, curated by Jenelle M. Pasiechnik, presented sculpture and installation practices that communicate aspects of Arabic and Iranian culture in a Canadian contexts. The exhibit presented the translation of culture which occur across international boundaries. 

I have had the opportunity to work with Soheila Esfahani in previous exhibitions and it is always a pleasure to see our shared sensibilities and connections in our work.  ​A publication is now available online through rungh.org

Recent exhibits and projects

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Internet, glass mosaic tile, 2020
Click for more information on solo exhibits, group exhibits , public collections and commissions. 

Past media coverage

Click for more information on art reviews and publications and online media.
Jamelie Hassan is a visual artist and activist based in London, Ontario. Since the 1970's, she has exhibited widely in Canada and internationally. She is also active as a lecturer, writer and independent curator and has travelled and worked globally.

​In 2001 she received a Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts in recognition of her artistic achievement. Her activism, curatorial work and contributions to the artist-run centre movement in Canada were also mentioned by the jury in their statement.

​London, Ontario is on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Lenape, Attawandaron and Huron-Wendat peoples, at the forks of Deshkan Ziibi (Antler River), an area subject to the Dish with One Spoon Wampum and other treaties.
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