Rachel Khedoori facts for kids

Rachel Khedoori was born in 1964 in Sydney, Australia. She is a talented contemporary artist who lives and works in Los Angeles. Rachel is known for her unique art that combines sculpture, film, and architecture. Her family has Iraqi Jewish roots.

About Rachel Khedoori

Rachel Khedoori grew up in Australia. She has an identical twin sister, Toba Khedoori, who is also an artist. Her brother is David Khedoori. Rachel was married to artist Jason Rhoades, who passed away in 2006.

Her Education and Early Career

Rachel studied art at two well-known schools. She earned her first art degree (BFA) from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1988. Later, she received her master's degree (MFA) from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1994.

In 1996, Rachel was a visiting professor at the Academy of Art in Malmö, Sweden. She started showing her artwork in 1994. Her first show was with her twin sister, Toba Khedoori.

Gaining International Attention

Rachel's first solo art show received a lot of attention around the world. This happened at the Kunsthalle Basel in Switzerland and Kunstverein Braunschweig in 2001. Her exhibition in Basel featured films projected onto both flat (2-D) and 3-D objects.

Rachel's art often mixes real life with abstract ideas. She uses film, sculptures, and installations to create her unique pieces. Since 1990, Rachel Khedoori has lived and worked in Los Angeles, California.

Art Exhibitions

Rachel Khedoori's artwork has been shown in many places. Here are some of her notable exhibitions:

• Untitled (Blue Room), David Zwirner Gallery, New York City, New York (1999)
• Rachel Khedoori, Kunsthalle Basel, Basel, Switzerland (2001)
• Untitled (Iraq Book Project), Hauser & Wirth, London, England (2008)
• Rachel Khedoori, Hauser & Wirth New York, New York City, New York (2015)

See also

• Iraqi art
• List of Iraqi artists
• List of Iraqi women artists