Workshop Schedule
Session 1 — September 15 (2 hours): Building a Strong Portfolio
- Introduction and goals of the workshop
- Key elements of a professional portfolio: sequencing, editing, and consistency
- Understanding audiences and who can view that portfolio (curators, publishers, residencies, collectors)
- Case studies and examples
- Group exercise: participants share selected images and receive initial feedback
Session 2 — September 18 (2 hours): Refining and Presenting the Portfolio
- Portfolio formats (PDF, website, print) and best practices
- Artist statement and bio — how to connect text with images
- Peer review and guided feedback on participants’ portfolios
- Practical tips for presenting and sharing portfolios in professional contexts
- Final advice, Q&A, and resources
Participant Requirements
- Access to a stable internet connection and Zoom .
- A draft portfolio ( selection of 10–15 images )
- An updated artist statement and/or short bio
Workshop Details
Dates: September 15 and 18 from 8 PM - 10 PM Palestine time.
Location: Online
Fees: $10 USD (refundable)
Capacity: Limited to 10 participants
Deadline: September 12th, 2025
About the Instructor:
Hashim Nasr (b. 1990, Khartoum, Sudan) is a self-taught visual artist whose work explores
themes of heritage, identity, and memories through surreal and avant-garde imagery. Currently
based in Alexandria, Egypt, Nasr’s recent work delves into the emotional complexities of exile.
A graduate in dentistry, his passion for art photography evolved into creating surrealist and
conceptual visuals using portraiture, symbolic props, and evocative settings. His imagery often
reflects on gender equality, diversity, and the subconscious, blending editorial aesthetics with
dreamlike visuals.
Deeply influenced by his Sudanese roots, Nasr reimagines childhood memories to craft visuals
that reconnect him with his heritage. His distinctive use of cones, the color blue, and natural
elements evoke a profound sense of nostalgia and surrealism. Set against the backdrop of
Sudan’s political and economic challenges, his work becomes an act of self-exploration and
cultural representation.
Hashim’s photographs have been showcased internationally in platforms including Ones to
watch issue by British Journal of Photography (2024) , WePresent (2025), and L’Oeil de la
photographie (2025). He has participated in programs such as the Arab Documentary
Photography Program supported by AFAC, Magnum Foundation, and Prince Claus Fund. His
works have been exhibited in Sudan, Egypt, and Europe across Africa , and are part of ongoing
projects exploring exile, belonging, and the reconstruction of memory.
