“I see art as an invitation to reflect, participate, and challenge the world around us. My practice is about dissolving boundaries—between artist and audience, art and activism, the digital and the real.”
“I see art as an invitation to reflect, participate, and challenge the world around us. My practice is about dissolving boundaries—between artist and audience, art and activism, the digital and the real.”
Zaid Shurbaji is a multidisciplinary artist, director, and creative activist based in Amman, Jordan. His work blends conceptual art, performance, and digital media to explore urgent questions of identity, resistance, and collective memory.
Rooted in his personal and family history, Zaid’s projects invite audiences to engage with social, political, and philosophical themes. He often creates beyond traditional spaces, using public interventions, participatory installations, and viral digital campaigns to provoke thought and dialogue.
His acclaimed performances include the trilogy Zarathustra: A Philosophical Performance, which reimagines philosophical texts as immersive, multilingual stage experiences. Through exhibitions such as Conscience of Art and The Algorithmic Reflection at the Karama Human Rights Film Festival, he explores the intersections between art, technology, and activism.
Zaid’s creative practice extends into media and content production, reaching diverse audiences through television, online platforms, and social media. His YouTube channel and digital presence serve as outlets for experimental art, commentary, and educational content, reflecting his commitment to making art and ideas accessible to a wider public.
Committed to social responsibility, Zaid initiates grassroots projects—such as community-based animal welfare initiatives—that demonstrate the power of small interventions to create positive change.
His work has been featured in international and regional media, sparking conversation and inspiring collective action.