THE SECOND EDITION [AVANT-GARDE]
A Dialogue Between Light & Shadow
On this page, we showcase an exceptional photographic contribution from two long-time MELD artists, Kareem Al-Abdulla and Wissem Nasraoui.
Both photographers delivered remarkable work during The Second Edition, held on August 22, 2025. Every image presented carries its own narrative, reflecting the journey and experiences of the subjects captured.
Their work goes beyond documenting the artists and audience, it conveys the energy and atmosphere that filled the space, inviting viewers to be intrigued beyond the limitations of the frame.
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Over the past several years, Kareem has developed a distinctive style that bridges documentary and artistic photography, focusing on people, spaces, and the energies that connect them. His work for this contribution explored the intersections of people, spaces, and stories, capturing both intimate moments and the broader atmospheres that surround them. He continues to share his vision through photographs that capture not only people and places, but the emotions and stories that bring them to life.
Wissem, who first appeared in The First Edition, continues his journey of creative play with a renewed focus on light and its expressive qualities. His latest contribution re-introduces the striking contrast of sharp illuminations, balanced against the gentleness of blurred, soft glows. By weaving together these opposing elements, he creates imagery that feels both vivid and dreamlike, an ongoing dialogue between clarity and abstraction, structure and fluidity.
ALL PHOTOGRAHPHS WERE TAKEN BY KAREEM AL-ABDULLA & WISSEM NASRAOUI DURING “MELD: THE SECOND EDITION [AVANT-GARDE]” EVENT.
THIS CONTRIBUTION IS EXCLUSIVELY SUBMITTED FOR MELD.
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