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Dina Danish (b. 1981, Paris) is an Egyptian-Danish artist and educator working at the intersection of language, historical reinterpretation, and conceptual practice. She holds a Lecturer position at the Fine Arts department of KABK in The Hague and serves as a teaching mentor at the Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam. Guest teaching roles include the Sandberg Institute and American University in Cairo.
- Education: BA from American University in Cairo; MFA from California College of the Arts (San Francisco)
- Residencies: Rijksakademie Amsterdam, Spinola Banna Italy, PiST/// Istanbul, A.i.R. Dubai, Affiliated Fellow at American Academy in Rome
Her research explores humor, mistranslation, and overlooked historical moments, often through video art, performance, and text-based installations. Key themes include linguistic structures, cultural memory, and Dadaist methodologies. Recent projects examine ancient motifs in contemporary art (e.g., Jean-Baptiste Maitre) and political commentary through playful abstraction.
Notable exhibitions at SFMOMA, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, and Kunsthall Oslo highlight her focus on translation errors, sound poetry, and archival interventions.
- Volkskrant Award finalist
- Abraaj Art Prize nominee
- Illy Present Future Prize recipient
- Celeste Award nominee
- Barclay Simpson Award nominee
Dina collaborates with institutions like Hotel Maria Kapel and De Nederlandsche Bank, and co-curated a Rijksakademie anniversary exhibition. Her work is represented by galleries in Amsterdam, Milan, and Zurich.
