American University of Beirut

Kamal Abou Hussein

​​​Kamal Abou ​​Hussein

Kamal Abu-Husayn (1979-2018). Lebanese poet, writer, editor and artist. BA English Literature from AUB. Was working on MA thesis in literature in 2018. Kamal’s work is presented by his Mother, Rola Baalbaki, a full-time instructor of literary translation at the English and Arabic Departments at AUB.

Shwaglabooz Gonzo
Pencil on Canson paper
29.7x21

Plizlopop Manteeba
Pencil on Canson paper
29.7x21

Bird picture evokes vibrant African colors and comically depicts parrot species native to Africa. 


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