Abdelkhader Houamel (August 17, 1936 – July 11, 2018) was an

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painter Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (called the "matrix" or "support"). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and ai ...

. Born in

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, he is considered to be among the founders of contemporary Algerian painting. Between 1955 and 1960, Abdelkhader Houamel was an active member of the National Liberation Front as part of his socialist and anti-colonialist beliefs. In 1960, Houamei's work was featured in its first solo exhibition, at the Salon des Arts in

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. Following that he began studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. In 1963, he received a gold medal in Arabian art, and since 1967 he has been the subject of several international exhibitions.Title Abdelkader Houamel (Mostra A Roma), Renato Guttuso, Palazzo Barberini, cat d'Arte, 1982 In 1972, Houamei was decorated by Former President of Algeria,

Houari Boumedienne Houari is a given name and surname. It may refer to: Persons Given name *Houari Boumédiène, also transcribed Boumediene, Boumedienne etc. (1932–1978), served as Chairman of the Revolutionary Council of Algeria from 19 June 1965 until 12 Decembe ...

. He lived in Italy since 1960.

References

Bibliography

*Mohammed Hardi,

Benjamin Stora Benjamin Stora (born 2 December 1950) is a French historian, expert on North Africa, who is widely considered one of the world's leading authorities on Algerian history. He was born in a Jewish family that left the country following its War of ...

, ''La Guerre d'Algérie'', édition Robert Laffont, Paris, 2004 *Dario Micacchi, Galleria La Nuova Pesa. Roma. *Title Abdelkader Houamel (Mostra A Roma),Renato Guttuso, Palazzo Barberini, cat d'Arte, 1982. *D.Micacchi, presentazione in cartella di 5 litografie a colori ''Algérie Algérienne'', Ed. Cantini. *La personale di Houamel Abdelkader : Bottega dei Crociferi, Roma, cat Della mostra., 1962

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1936 births 2018 deaths 20th-century Algerian painters 21st-century Algerian painters Abstract artists Chaoui people People from Batna Province {{Italy-painter-stub