Exhibition
Qalb Mahmood
About this event
Exhibition by Omani artist Abdulaziz Al-Hosni, presented by FACES and WePresent. The photo series features Mahmood, a fictional character who embodies the inner voice one keeps to oneself, and explores identity, love, and the gap between who we are and who we think we should be. The exhibition is accompanied by Mahmood’s Hotline, a WhatsApp line open to the whole world for sending confessions, fears, or desires anonymously and confidentially.
Opening reception on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Original posts
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An Omani photographer invites Marseille to entrust its secrets to a fictional character.💌
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From October 15, FACES and WePresent present Qalb Mahmood, an exhibition by Omani artist Abdulaziz Al-Hosni.
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His photo series features Mahmood, a fictional character who embodies the intimate voice we keep to ourselves. Vivid colors, meticulously composed scenes, humor and tenderness: the artist explores identity, love, and the gap between who we are and who we think we ought to be.
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The exhibition extends beyond the gallery walls with Mahmood’s Hotline, a WhatsApp line open to the whole world. Anyone can send a confession, a fear or a desire anonymously and confidentially to +1 850 260 2793. The messages contribute to a numbered archive that may inspire new works.
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📅 From October 15, 2026 to January 15, 2027
🕗 Opening reception on Thursday at 6 p.m.
📍 FACES, 7th Arr.
🔗 @faces_galerie
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📸 @azizzlllAutomatically translated into English. The original text is preserved.
This Thursday 🔜, discover the next chapter of Qalb Mahmood, a fictional character created by visual artist Abdulaziz Al-Hosni @azizzlll
Rooted in the artist’s Omani culture, the exhibition unfolds through vivid colours and carefully staged scenes, bringing together humour and intimacy. The artist explores the expectations placed on men and women, questioning the boundaries between public appearances and private feelings, as well as the freedom to define oneself beyond these norms.
Visitors are invited to take part by calling Mahmood’s Hotline to talk with this fictional character about thoughts that can sometimes be difficult to express aloud.
Find Qalb Mahmood upstairs at @faces_galerie.
Opening — October 15 • 6 PM / 10 PM
📍FACES — 232 rue d’Endoume, Marseille 7th arrondissement
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This Thursday 🔜, discover the next chapter of Qalb Mahmood, a fictional character created by visual artist Abdulaziz Al-Hosni @azizzlll azizzlll.Rooted in Al-Hosni’s Omani culture, the exhibition unfolds through vivid colours and carefully staged scenes, balancing humour and intimacy. The artist examines the expectations placed on men and women, questioning the boundaries between public appearances and private feelings, and the freedom to define oneself beyond them.
Visitors can take part by calling Mahmood’s Hotline to speak with the fictional character about thoughts that are difficult to say aloud. Join Qalb Mahmood upstairs at @faces_galerie.
OPENING — October 15 • 6 PM / 10 PM
📍FACES — 232 rue d’Endoume, Marseille 7th arrondissementArtists
- Abdulaziz Al-Hosni