Belal Khaled is a Palestinian artist and war photographer who uses art and photography to shed light on human suffering in the face of wars, conflicts, and disasters. He grew up in refugee camps in Gaza, where his creative vision was shaped by the depth of the Palestinian cause and the experience of displacement. This led him to dedicate his work to documenting the struggles of refugees around the world and amplifying the voices of the marginalized through his images and art. He has covered numerous wars and conflicts, from the war on Gaza and Syria to Azerbaijan, as well as humanitarian crises such as the Syrian refugee crisis and the Turkey earthquake.
Belal’s work has been exhibited in over 15 countries, including Belgium, Sudan, Somalia, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Qatar, Malaysia, Tunisia, and Saudi Arabia. Each piece carries a humanitarian message that transcends borders. His work has been displayed in prestigious exhibitions and venues, including UNESCO’s World Arabic Language Day exhibition and Google’s headquarters in Paris.
In addition to his exhibitions and journalistic work, Belal appeared as a speaker on TED Arabic, where he shared his vision of how art can drive change. His work has been published in major global newspapers and magazines, including Time, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, and Al Jazeera, further establishing his presence as an artist who uses his art and photography to serve humanitarian causes.