Rami Kanso

Cultures of Resistance Awardee — Doha

Rami Kanso is a Lebanese-Slovakian graphic designer, motion designer, and visual artist based in Doha. He currently serves as Team Lead for Graphics & Branding at Alaraby TV. Balancing his broadcasting role, Rami is passionate about creative animation, branding, and poster design. Notably, he served as the Head of Visuals for the West End musical “Umm Kulthum: The Golden Era” and co-produced award-winning poetry videos with his wife, Dana Dajani. In 2019, his design for the Lebanese Revolution went viral, highlighting the role of artists in revolutionary movements. His art, described as “East resists West,” showcases a signature style using calligraphy, collage, texture, typography, and symbolism to express the contemporary Arab identity.

Kanso received a Cultures of Resistance Award (CoR Award) in 2023.

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