Karimah Hassan

Biography
"Paintings are portals, after all - to a moment, a memory, an imagination, or a dream
that one day becomes a memory."

Karimah Hassan

Karimah Hassan is a multidisciplinary artist whose vibrant practice explores the intersections of cultural memory, spiritual consciousness, and community storytelling. Born in Wales to Yemeni and Bangladeshi heritage and now based in London, Karimah draws deeply from her multicultural background to create large-scale paintings, murals, and installations that challenge traditional narratives while honouring ancestral wisdom.

With an MA in Architecture from the Royal College of Art, Karimah brings a distinctive spatial sensibility to her work, informed by principles of light, scale, and human interaction. Her art moves fluidly between the studio, the street, and public spaces—blurring the boundaries between street art, fine art, and community art. Through live painting events and participatory showcases, she fosters environments where art becomes a catalyst for genuine connection.

Karimah’s bold, expressive aesthetic has garnered recognition from leading institutions and brands, including Selfridges London, The Standard New York, The Barbican, Burberry, and the Sarabande Foundation by Alexander McQueen. Her acclaimed series, The Strangers Yearbook—now permanently installed at King’s Cross—reflects her commitment to collective storytelling and the power of shared experience.

Whether on canvas or in the heart of the city, Karimah’s work is rooted in the lived experiences of diverse communities, continually pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.


 
 
 
 
Works
  • Karimah Hassan, A Boy and a Dove, 2024
    A Boy and a Dove, 2024
  • Karimah Hassan, A New Wave of Healers, 2024
    A New Wave of Healers, 2024
  • Karimah Hassan, Heartlands, 2023
    Heartlands, 2023
  • Karimah Hassan, Jummah Drip On The Dancefloor, 2022
    Jummah Drip On The Dancefloor, 2022
  • Karimah Hassan, Lightwork, 2024
    Lightwork, 2024
  • Karimah Hassan, Old Man and a Woman, 2024
    Old Man and a Woman, 2024
  • Karimah Hassan, Praying Father, 2022
    Praying Father, 2022
Exhibitions