Salma Hassaan is a German-Egyptian multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Los Angeles. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting & Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Salma merges art with design, demonstrating her expertise in art direction, industrial design, lighting design, and the creation of immersive art installations. Her work creates spaces and experiences that deeply resonate with viewers, harmonizing aesthetics and functionality.

Salma's art explores the connections between culture, art, and design. Through her practice, she pushes the boundaries of functionality and aesthetics, showcasing her commitment and innovation in both the art and design.

SELECTED CLIENTS & COLLABORATORS

Labryinto Festival

Qatar America Institute for Culture

Dawayer Festival

Below Zero Entertainment

Modern Innkeeper

Egypt Post Office

Veexia Pharmaceuticals

AWARDS

IMPART Artist Grant, Qatar America Institute for Culture (QAIC), Wahington, DC, 2023

Labryinto Artist Grant, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, 2023

IF DESIGN AWARDS - Professional Concept Award, 2020

EUROPEAN PRODUCT DESIGN AWARDS - Silver Design Award in Home Interior Products, 2019

EXHIBITIONS

IMPRAT Artists, Qatar America Institute for Culture (QAIC) Headquarters, Washington, DC, 2023 

Labryinto Festival, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, 2023

Dawayer Festival II, Siwa Oasis, Egypt, 2022

The Egyptian Pavillion - Wanted Design - NYC x Design, New York City, NY, 2019

Top Drawer, London, 2019

Cairo Design Showcase, Cairo, 2018

Northern Light Fair, Stockholm, 2017

Photo Cairo 6, Saad Zaghloul Cultural Center, Cairo, Egypt, 2016

BFA Exhibition, Virginia Commonwealth University, Doha, Qatar, 2015

Line Up -  Torrence Shipman Gallery, New York City, NY, 2014

Alternative Realities -  Katara Art Center, Doha, Qatar, 2014