A leading artistic talent has opened his latest exhibition at Tenby Museum and Art Gallery.

Mohamed Hassan is showcasing his photographic works in Tenby for the first time in the Museum’s Wilfred Harrison Gallery.

Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Hassan first moved to Wales in 2007, and has lived and worked in Pembrokeshire since 2007. He studied photography at Carmarthen School of Art (2016), prior to completing a masters in Documentary Photography at the University of South Wales (2023).

In recent years, Hassan’s work has been included in several prestigious group exhibitions. His work has also recently been acquired by the National Museum of Wales, National Library of Wales, Government Art Collection, Glynn Vivian Gallery, and Historic England.

He has been shortlisted for various awards, and in 2023, won the Canon Student Development program.

In 2024, Mohamed won the Polaroid/Magnum X Award and the STAR Award for a photobook dummy. His first photobook is set for publication in April 2025.

“As an artist originally from Egypt and living in Wales since 2007, my practice is deeply informed by the intersections of identity, culture, and belonging,” said Mohamed.

“I navigate these complexities as someone who occupies a dual perspective - both insider and outsider - within Welsh society.

“This unique position enables me to approach Welsh culture with both respect and curiosity, fostering a reflective dialogue about what it means to belong in a place that is not entirely my own.

“My work explores how migration shapes individual and collective identities, drawing from my own journey and the experiences of others who have arrived in Wales.

“Through this lens, I examine identity as fluid and multifaceted, shaped by both internal narratives and external cultural exchanges. This exploration intertwines personal stories, histories, and landscapes to form new, evolving understandings of belonging,” he added.

The exhibition runs until May 1.