Zahi Khamis

Zahi Khamis is a Palestinian visual artist from the village of Reineh near Nazareth, now based in Baltimore, Maryland. A self-taught painter with a background in Mathematics and Literary Theory, Zahi is also a professor at Goucher College. His art is defined by vibrant colors and delicate, poetic human figures, reflecting his deep connection to the Palestinian experience and his life in exile. Drawing from the realities and aspirations of his people, as well as his own journey, Khamis explores themes of identity, memory, loss, love, yearning, and hope. Each piece emerges from a patient, meditative process, rooted in his personal and collective narrative.
Zahi’s work has been exhibited widely across the United States, including solo and juried group shows at prestigious venues such as the United Nations, the U.S. Senate, The Palestine Center in Washington, D.C., and the Carnegie Institute for Peace. His art has also graced the covers of novels and musical albums and has been featured in international journals. Through his vibrant palette and poignant imagery, Zahi seeks to affirm human beauty and evoke a sense of belonging and solidarity—not only with Palestinians but with all oppressed peoples.
Born and raised in Reineh, Zahi emigr...

BA in Mathematics, SDSU, California.
MA in Liberal Studies, Loyola University, Baltimore, MD.

At Palestine Center, Washington D.C (several solo and group exhibitions)
At Palestine House of Freedom, 2024 4 months solo exhibition
At AREA 405 GALLERY, Massive exhibition featuring my art, my family's art. June,2024
At Arab American National Museum featuring 4 of my artwork pieces.
Book Covers
My art was featured in several literary journals
My piece Remains 1 is the cover album for classical music album titled A Concordance of Leaves, by Shanan Estreicher