Inspired by a passion to share and connect people through the experience of curatorial excellence, our select artefacts and paintings share the spirit and story of Somali artists that have transcended the harsh realities of political unrest and socio-economic challenges.
Ali Said Hassan was committed to helping young people that had no education to find their passion in the Arts. Harnessing his expertise and knowledge, he trained them with his authentic art techniques that truly captured and embodied the Somali cultural essence.
We wish to educate the modern-day Somalian youth of their rich heritage that has surpassed life defining trials and tribulations. Each artifact and painting share a story of their own as we have carefully transported them around the world to get them to a place of safety.
Mogadishu’s artist Abdulkadir Moalim Osman “Sunlight”, on of the artist that Ali Said Hassan recruited for Golol, talks about the gallery, Somali art, and the founder of the first gallery in Somalia Mr. Ali Said Hassan. Sunlight, who resided in Mogadishu, vividly reminisces about his significant role in the Golol Art Gallery and the profound […]
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This is the story of one man’s quest to save his country’s past and how he rescued 34 priceless pieces of Somali artwork bringing them safely across from war torn Somalia, Africa and through Europe to London. After 20 years of statelessness and warlord control, large numbers of diaspora Somalis from around the world are […]
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Kenya’s Newspaper The Nairobian wrote an front-page article about Ali Said Hassan and Golol Gallery named “Peace through Art: Artist launching Nairobi exhibition to celebrate Somali culture”. Please read below the full articles – Article on The Nairobian and the Standard. Plans are underway to showcase Somali culture and history in Nairobi through an exhibition, […]
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