QUICK FACTS
Date of Birth
1991
Damascus, Syria
Place of Birth
Why Featured?
Innovative Contributions to Music and Art
BRIEF BIO
Asma Ghanem is a Palestinian visual artist and experimental musician known for her unique soundscapes that blend children's toys, electronic synthesizers, and urban field recordings. Her work, deeply influenced by her upbringing in a refugee family and her experiences with displacement, offers a powerful sonic representation of Palestinian life and struggles under occupation.
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DATE
Monday, January 26, 2026
MAJOR MILESTONES
Key dates & turning points
Educational Foundations: Graduated from the International Academy of Art Palestine and later earned a Master's in Audio-Visual Arts from École des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse.
Innovative Music Projects: Initiated the experimental music project Shams Asma, exploring themes of identity and resistance through sound.
Acclaimed Performances: Her compositions have been performed internationally, receiving recognition for their creativity and depth.
Awards and Recognitions: Received accolades for her artistic contributions, including the Young Artist of the Year Award (YAYA).
Educational and Inspirational Role: Continues to influence and inspire through workshops and public performances, educating others about the power of sound in art and activism.
CONTRIBUTIONS
What they did, and why it matters
Experimental Sound Art: Utilizes a unique mix of media to create soundscapes that narrate the Palestinian experience, pushing the boundaries of traditional music and sound art...See More
Cultural Representation: Through her art, Ghanem provides a voice to the underrepresented Palestinian community, showcasing their resilience and culture.
Innovative Artistic Techniques: Her approach to combining visual and audio elements in her performances introduces new methods to the fields of music and visual arts...See More
Community Engagement: Actively involved in community projects that aim to use art as a form of social and political engagement.
International Influence: Her work has not only been influential in Palestine but has also garnered international attention, helping to globalize the discourse on Palestinian issues through art.
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Last updated
Jan 26, 2026
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