Sannad Sharif

Cultures of Resistance Awardee — Sudan

Sharif is a Sudanese artist and filmmaker. He has directed two films  which have screended at festivals internationally. His art uses depictions of deformed anatomies to express the instability and vulnerability of bodies in areas affected by war. He incorporates a multitude of materials in his art work, including film negatives, wood, paint, and microfiber. 

Sharif received a Cultures of Resistance Award (CoR Award) in 2021. He used the award to conduct art workshops with children suffering from neurofibroma and other illnesses.

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