Watch out for these Arab artists, who challenge norms through their colorful canvases.
6 Arab artists to look out for in 2023
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Nasser Al-Mulhim
Riyadh-based sculptor and painter Al-Mulhim’s busy pallet explores the interaction between geometric and organic forms and how they play on the human mind.
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Maitha Abdalla
Nostalgic, evocative pieces define the work of Abdalla, who explores her experiences on her canvases. Known for using mixed media to create visuals, Abdalla recently showcased her work at Cromwell Place, London.
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Alymamah Rashed
Rashed hails from Kuwait, and this fact has informed a lot of her art. Her work questions identity in the context of the environment.
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Hashel Al-Lamki
Al-Lamki, who was born in the UAE, saw it transform from a landscape of dunes that housed ancient culture to one of steel, glass and modernity. He uses this juxtaposition to create his masterpieces, which are often a comment on social innovation and sustainability.
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Miramar Muhd
Iraqi visual artist and activist Muhd is self-taught. The Amman-based star uses art to comment on and raise awareness of injustice and gender discrimination.
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Fatimah Al-Nemer
Al-Nemer deep dives into her Saudi roots for her art, which questions inherited versus acquired social status.
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