Noor Alwan

Noor Alwan

Artist
Artist

(b.1990, Kingdom of Bahrain)

She is an experimental Bahraini multidisciplinary artist and architect. Through different mediums, Alwan examines the tangible and intangible constituents of space, utilizing art as a placemaking tool. Alwan produces art installations and experiences that are community driven and tell the stories of many.

Alwan holds a master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Buffalo, and a specialization in inclusive design, she addresses the power of art and design in creating environments and artistic spatial experiences for all. Alwan's portfolio shows a range of work that address reoccurring themes such as identity and place, memories, the self and the other, urban play, placemaking, and social engagement.

Alwan co-curated the current Mawall Art Exhibition at the Bahrain International Airport, led Tashkeel Art Foundation and co-curated Muharraq Art District in 2017, 2018 and 2019 under Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities. She was also the third-place winner of the 45th Bahrain Annual Art Fair in 2019, and her work has been exhibited in Riyadh, Cairo, and Birmingham.