The Promega Fall Art Showcase, Family Ties, offers a deeply personal exploration of identity, legacy and the powerful bonds that define our sense of belonging. The exhibit by British-born, Madison-based artist Faisal Abdu’Allah opens Tuesday, September 9.
Faisal Abdu’Allah is the Chazen Family Distinguished Chair in Art at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His work has been exhibited internationally and continues to push boundaries across media, identity and discourse. At the heart of Family Ties is Abdu’Allah’s belief that family, whether rooted in bloodlines, chosen kinship or shared purpose, serves as both anchor and mirror. Through a series of multi-layered screen-printed portraits, constructed alter egos and large photo tapestries, the artist explores the passage of time, unpacked masculinity, mythology and racial perception.
Opening Reception & Symposium – Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Symposium from 3:30 pm–4:30 pmReception from 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Exhibit open to the public – September 10, 2025 – February 20, 2026
Monday through Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Groups larger than ten by appointment only: (608) 443-3098
Dr. Faisal Abdu’Allah, born in 1969 in London, is a contemporary artist known for his large-scale steel prints and tapestries that explore the intersectionality of identity. His work has been displayed on five continents and he has taken part in prestigious exhibits such as the Torino Biennale, 55th Venice Biennale, and Aqua Art Miami. Abdu’Allah has collaborated with notable figures including Sir David Adjaye, Virgil Abloh, and choreographer Frank Gatson Jr. He has received several esteemed awards, such as The Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters & Sculptors Award, Mayor of London Award, National Endowment for the Arts, and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. His artworks are held in numerous collections including Tate Britain, the National Maritime Museum, the V&A Museum, MMoCA, and the Chazen Museum. Abdu’Allah holds the Chazen Family Distinguished Chair in Art and serves as Associate Dean for the Arts in the School of Education at UW-Madison. He is featured in the current Netflix documentary “The Fade” and was inducted as a Wisconsin Academy Fellow in September 2024.
Abdu’Allah recently showcased his Live Salon in the Basel Social Club at Art Base. He is represented by Magnolia Editions, USA, and Autograph (ABP), UK.
