Hisham Sharif’s Allusive Veil: A French Education His Father Brought Home First

Martyn White’s latest article explores Hisham Sharif’s upcoming solo exhibition Allusive Veil at Ayyam Gallery, tracing the influence of nineteenth-century French painting, Persian symbolism, and his personal history. The article also highlights the artistic legacy of Sharif’s father, AbdulRahim Sharif, and how this lineage informs Hisham’s richly layered interiors, recurring mirrors, and symbolic imagery.