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Why This 12-Year-Old Artist Refused To Be Called “The Arab Picasso”

  • April 3, 2014
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Each of Mohammad’s strokes mirrors his smile: vivid and colorful, full of truth. “I dream of telling the world about Palestine and its people, its prisoners, its children. Foreigners do not understand our language but they can understand us through painting,” he says.

With thought-provoking compositions and an amazing style, the 12 year old artist is dazzling crowds and critics through exhibitions, competitions and events. MBC News called him the Arab Picasso, but he rejects the title. “Picasso is an artist with his own identity and his own style,” he explains, “and I want to be known as Mohammad‏ Quraiqe.”

As we talk on the phone, some ladies who see him sitting in a cafe stop and ask to take pictures with him. He has become Gaza’s sensation, as several TV shows feature his paintings.

How does it feel to be famous? I ask. “It feels like breaking down walls. If I get to cross over, it will be a sign that the wall dividing the Palestinian lands could start to be broken”‏, he replies, smiling.

For more info – Mohammad Quraiqe’s Facebook Page.

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15 comments
  1. sahar alnaimi says:
    April 4, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    we are proud that we have an artist like Mohammad in the Arab world
    god bless you Mohammad ^_^

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  2. A. Jaber says:
    April 5, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    Pleased to see children living with that much pressure and violence are having that hope and passion. it is inspiring

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    1. Jennifer MacKenzie says:
      April 6, 2014 at 10:04 am

      It is 🙂

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  3. abdelrahman Ishnaneh says:
    April 9, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Great talant

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  4. N. Asaad says:
    April 19, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    So beautiful. Keep up the good work. All support should be given so he can go international.

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  5. N. Asaad says:
    April 19, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    So beautiful.

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  6. Fatima Mohammad says:
    April 24, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    This is called charity . Selfless assistance which lifts the spirit of the human and touches the heart of even those who are inflicting the pain Allah give him Ling life and success in his efforts inshaa Allah

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  7. AZ says:
    April 28, 2014 at 11:51 pm

    May you be blessed to find your way. What talent. What drive. What inspiration. It is children like you who will make a difference in bringing peace to the world and to you family. Allah M’aek.

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  8. Ramzi says:
    June 11, 2014 at 7:42 am

    When I saw his drawings .literally my jaw dropped. I have no words. A talent cannot be bought and cannot be sold. It is a gift that some special people have.. I am proud of Muhammad. Long live Muhammad with health and prosperity.

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