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Hassan Ragab, b 1986
Photograph Courtesy of BWM DesignWorks
Santa Monica , 2023

Hassan Ragab is an interdisciplinary designer and multimedia artist who leverages generative AI to discover new visual and conceptual vocabularies. A pioneer in the use of large language models in architecture and art, Hassan explores how these tools can redefine creativity, challenge traditional boundaries, and foster new dialogues between technology, identity, and the built environment. Hassan’s AI-driven artworks have been exhibited at globally renowned venues and locations, including the pyramids of Giza during Forever is Now, TODA, Paris Photo 2024, and the JUT Museum in Taiwan. His projects have also been featured at Xposure in the UAE and Haute Photographie in Rotterdam, showcasing his ability to blend emerging technologies with compelling storytelling. His collections, such as Cairo Sketches and We Are All Kings, have attracted significant press coverage from outlets worldwide, solidifying his reputation as a global innovator at the intersection of technology and creativity. In addition to his artistic explorations, Hassan has spoken at numerous prestigious events and venues, sharing his insights on the relationship between the future of technology and art and architecture. Highlights include delivering a keynote at the Art Directors Club (ADC) Congress in Hamburg, participating in the Expo Dubai Design for Life Forum, speaking at NVIDIA GTC on generative AI’s impact on architectural practices, and presenting at ITech in Los Angeles. His thought-provoking talks inspire audiences to rethink how technology influences creativity and the built environment. Hassan has also collaborated with clients across a wide range of industries, including branding, film, and architecture. His computational design expertise has been instrumental in major architectural projects, such as the Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts in Los Angeles. Separately, his earlier work includes exhibition design for cultural landmarks like the Tutankhamun Temporary Exhibition in Rome and the AlHisn Museum in Sharjah. With over 15 years of experience and a background in architecture from Alexandria University, Hassan’s work balances experimentation with precision. Whether creating speculative urban narratives through projects like Cairo Sketches or interrogating human identity through collections such as We Are All Kings, his practice is rooted in curiosity and the pursuit of dialogue between tradition and innovation. Through his art, design, and thought leadership, Hassan invites audiences to question, engage, and imagine new ways of connecting with technology, culture, and each other.

Highlights from 23/24:

Conceptual Design/ Branding 

Over the past three years, I have been fortunate enough to integrate my continually evolving multimedia software with the rapidly advancing AI tools. This integration has enabled me to work on dozens of projects around the world, spanning product design, conceptual art, movies, music video clips, product branding, and several other areas, across four different continents.

Meta
Samsung
EXPOCITY
adobe
ISG
images
TBWA
CHEIL
DWbmw
VM
Owaves
BEYMEN
BRUNCHANDCAKE1

Selected Exhibitions

nftnyc
DTLAAN
haute-photographie-logo
TODA
XPOSURE
ArtDegypte
CairoDesignWeek
images
SOMETHINGELSE1
Shelter
Kuntrai
KG
JUT
FILE
FB

With my  work being viewed online by hundreds of millions around the world, I have been fortunate enough to attract the attention of many curators and institutes. One of the highlights of 2024 when I got the chance to showcase my work with the Pyramids of Giza as a backdrop to my work as Part of the 4th Version of Forever is now. My work has been physically exhibited in cities such as Los Angeles, NY, Paris, Taipei, Austin, Sharjah, Rotterdam, Cairo, Dubai, Berlin, São Paulo, Barcelona and Valencia. I am expecting even more opportunities for physical exposure this year.

ADC
GTC
EXPOCITY
Riba
MIT
Architizer
AA
WSU
UMD
AUC
JH
natcon
FutureSpaces
GUC
Berkly
PA
Zayed

knowledge Engagement:

As a practitioner and one of the pioneers in integrating large Gen AI models into architectural philosophy, I am deeply concerned about the impact of AI on our lives and, by extension, on how we create what we create. However, this conversation often extends only to current practices and the status quo of design thinking. The discussions I've had, which have expanded to both online and in-person lectures and talks with students and professionals, are crucial. I believe these conversations are essential in overseeing how we develop the tools that will undoubtedly determine the future of both our species and our planet.

Design and Computation:

Before gaining international fame, I used to do furniture and product design. Most of my furniture designs were created between 2014 and 2018, which were then fabricated and sold across the MENA region. I have been waiting for the right project to revisit this area, this time integrating AI into the designs. If you're interested in creating (and building) something extraordinary together, just let me know.

With over 10 years of experience in computational design across architectural design, product design, and digital fabrication, I have a substantial background in this field. I worked as a computational designer on the construction of the facade of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts in Downtown Los Angeles from March 2019 until the end of 2022. My skills in computational design have been, and continue to be, the key factors in how I approach new mediums and software, whether in art or design.

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