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April 23, 2025 – Santa Monica College In Focus: “Painter, Pianist, Troubadour”
In Santa Monica College In Focus (Volume XI, Issue 2) spotlights Amadour as a rising multidisciplinary artist whose work transcends traditional categories. The article explores how Amadour’s practice seamlessly fuses painting, storytelling, and musical composition to excavate memory, illuminate overlooked histories, and create deeply resonant emotional landscapes.
Santa Monica College highlights Amadour’s profound connection to Southern California’s geography and light, and their ability to weave personal and diasporic narratives through geometric abstraction and lyrical soundscapes. Recognized by the college as an emerging cultural voice, Amadour’s work continues to expand the conversation around identity, place, and resilience.
APRIL 19, 2025 – INTERNATIONAL CITATIONS: ARTREVIEW AND MONTHLY ART
Amadour’s critical writings and interviews have been cited in leading international art publications, marking a significant moment of recognition for their contributions to contemporary discourse.
In ArtReview, Amadour’s interview with Gabrielle Goliath was referenced by author Stephanie Bailey in the article “Gabrielle Goliath: Working in Trauma’s Wake” (2025), which explores artistic responses to collective memory and healing.
In Monthly Art (South Korea), Amadour’s interview with Gala Porras-Kim was cited by author Suyeong Lim in “Multilayered Perspectives: Gala Porras-Kim” (2025), situating their dialogue within broader conversations around cultural stewardship and artistic interpretation.
These citations underscore Amadour’s growing presence not only as a practicing artist and musician, but also as a critical voice shaping the global conversation around art, identity, and memory.
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March 12, 2025 – The Nevada SageBrush: “Amadour: The Voice Of Nevada’s Forgotten Histories” by Emily Hess
In a compelling feature for The Nevada Sagebrush, journalist Emily Hess spotlights Amadour as “The Voice of Nevada’s Forgotten Histories.” The article explores Amadour’s interdisciplinary approach to art and music, their deep-rooted connection to Nevada, and their commitment to illuminating overlooked narratives—particularly those of queer and Black histories.
Hess details how Amadour’s work bridges geometric abstraction, storytelling, and music to bring visibility to these histories, positioning them as an artist whose impact extends beyond traditional boundaries. The piece also highlights their upcoming project The Mapes Suite and the ways in which their work challenges and reshapes Nevada’s cultural landscape.
Portrait of artist Amadour, Kaitlin Saragusa/BFA.com.
February 28, 2025 – KOLO: "Reno Native Returns to UNR for Artist Talk Featuring Special Project on The Mapes Suite" by Katey Roshetko
In this KOLO Channel 8 News feature, Katey Roshetko covers Amadour’s return to the University of Nevada, Reno for a special artist talk, where they discussed their multidisciplinary practice and the development of The Mapes Suite—a project exploring Reno’s lost architectural and cultural landmarks. The sit-down television interview highlighted Amadour’s connection to Nevada’s artistic landscape and their commitment to preserving overlooked histories through art and music.
Amadour at the KOLO News Channel 8 TV Station, Reno
December 23, 2024 – Sierra Sun: "Amadour: A Multidisciplinary Artist Bridging Music and Art" by Zoe Meyer
In this feature, Zoe Meyer of the Sierra Sun explores Amadour’s unique ability to bridge the worlds of visual art and music, seamlessly integrating geometric abstraction, performance, and storytelling. The article highlights Amadour’s deep ties to Nevada, their international art exhibitions, and their emerging presence in music, solidifying their role as a cultural force across multiple disciplines.
Amadour reading the Sierra Sun at Lake Tahoe
July 28, 2024 – Gen De Art Magazine: "Intersection of Material and Language: Group Exhibition by Five Artists at KOTARO NUKAGA Gallery"
This feature highlights the group exhibition at KOTARO NUKAGA Gallery, where five artists explore the relationship between materiality and language in contemporary art. The show delves into how form and meaning intersect, pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.
Works by Amadour at KOTARO NUKAGA, Roppongi Hills, Tokyo
July 21, 2023 – Cultbytes: "Amadour’s Western Movie Dream Can Be Your Fantasy Too" by Shea Seery
This feature by writer Shea Seery explores Amadour’s debut music release, Western Movie Dream, highlighting its cinematic storytelling, romantic nostalgia, and multidisciplinary connection to their visual art practice. The article delves into Amadour’s ability to bridge music and fine art, creating a compelling and immersive world for listeners.
Amadour in Los Feliz, California, 2023. Photography by Justin Reissman.
March 15, 2023 – Artillery Magazine: "GALLERY ROUNDS: AMADOUR" by Shana Nys Dambrot
This feature by Los Angeles art critic Shana Nys Dambrot explores Amadour’s solo exhibition and debut music release, Western Movie Dream, highlighting their cinematic storytelling, romantic nostalgia, and multidisciplinary connection to their visual art practice. The article delves into how Amadour bridges music and fine art, creating a compelling and immersive world for listeners and viewers alike. Amadour showcased their distinctive approach to geometric abstraction and performance through their solo show, further solidifying their place as a boundary-pushing contemporary artist.
Amadour, “Looking Out from this Unmade Bed,” 2023.