Marwan Shakarchi

Marwan Shakarchi was born in the United Kingdom in 1984 after his parents emigrated from Baghdad in the 1980’s. In 2008 he created the iconic cloud which later became the symbol for the art movement known as Myneandyours.
Following working alongside artist, activist and founder of Obey Giant, Shepard Fairey, Marwan relocated to Dubai, UAE where he was able to contribute to the growth of culture.
The Myneandyours project evolved into an experiment in symbology, helping the viewer develop an understanding of how a symbol, in this case a cloud, can affect their perceptions of the environment.
Marwan’s practice has been affiliated with a broad range of clientele, working with public murals, digital illustration, visual communication, and fine art. He has developed projects with government entities, private developers, private art collectors and internationally recognised brands.

Graphic Design and Illustration, BA (Hons) London College of Communication
Studio Number One, Obey Giant, Los Angeles

Tashkeel, 20 years anniversary, 2023
A Lighter Darkness, Printed Matter solo exhibition, Mirage Gallery, Dubai Design District, 2018 10 Years Later, Tashkeel Gallery, Dubai, 2018
The Social Paradox, Stolenspace Gallery, London, Nov 2017
The Art of the Cut, Made in Tashkeel, Tashkeel Gallery, Dubai, May, 2017
RCA, Art Dubai, March 2016
Made in Tashkeel, Tashkeel Gallery, Dubai, May, 2015
Art for Sight, Noor Foundation auction, Zaabeel Ladies Club, April, 2015 Fisticuffs, FN Designs, Al Serkal avenue, Jan, 2014
Made In Tashkeel, Tashkeel Gallery, Dubai, May, 2014
Moosey Art Show, Norwich, Dec 2013
Articks, Amsterdam, 2012
Factory Project, London, 2012
One Love, Bristol, 2011
Showcase Gallery, Dubai, U.A.E. 2011
KIN, Scrawl Collective, London, 2010
Urban Scrawl, Notting Hill, London, 2010
Kitch-en Gallery, Newcastle, 2009