From overcoming disabilities to battling taboos, these Arab artists have managed to pave the way for other creative women.
The loss of her ability to hear has not stifled the creativity of Saudi painter Nujood Al-Otaibi. Her work is often inspired by the hyperrealist movement, a genre of painting and sculpture which, on the surface, resembles a high-resolution photograph, but on closer inspection captures a deeper emotional narrative.
Ramah Al-Husseini is a Saudi artist of Palestinian descent who lives in Bahrain. Her work has been shown widely in the region and overseas and she is particularly known for the use of flowers to represent sometimes difficult subjects.
The Saudi painter’s multicultural upbringing is reflected in her fantastical landscapes and imaginary worlds. Her works have been exhibited and collected in the UK, Columbia and more.
Manal Al-Dowayan is one of Saudi Arabia’s most thought-provoking artists. She has spent the past 16 years highlighting the status of women in her country through her work.
The Emirati conceptual artist works across various mediums including mixed media, sculpture, drawing, painting, installation and more.
The British-Palestinian multimedia and installation artist is known for the use of commonplace household objects in her work. Her creations explore conflicts in our world.
