Mauritius
Zaahirah Muthy is a passionate artist-activist, curator, and agent of change from Mauritius, based in Dubai. Through her artistic initiatives, she advocates for empowerment and social transformation. Her work has been exhibited globally, spanning Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the United States, and Asia. A versatile mixed-media artist, Zaahirah seamlessly blends painting, collage, assemblage, and […]
Iraq
Abeer is an award-winning Iraqi artist based in Dubai with a Mechanical Engineering degree. She combines technical precision with creativity, having exhibited internationally in Italy, South Korea, France, and Austria. Her works are part of the UN’s art collection, and she showcased her art at Expo 2020 Dubai. Abeer has received multiple accolades, including the […]
Syria
Seren Khalaf is a Syrian artist and UAE resident whose work is deeply intertwined with empowerment, self-discovery, and personal growth. A certified life coach and passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, she brings a unique perspective to her art, blending her academic background in English literature from Damascus University of Fine Arts and Human Sciences with […]
Argentina
Graciela Noemí Ghirardosi is an artist and veterinary doctor from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Based in the UAE, her work has been showcased at prestigious venues such as Manarat al Saadiyat, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Al Qattara Arts Centre, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood (under the patronage of the Minister of Tolerance and Dubai Culture) and Dubai […]
Kenya
Cynthia Namitta is a self-taught artist based in Kenya, specializing in textile art. Working from her home studio, she creates vibrant, handcrafted pieces using a unique combination of textiles and yarn, woven into fabric with a punch needle. Her intricate installations blend texture and depth, transforming yarn into colorful, expressive works of art. Cynthia draws […]
Zimbabwe
Charity Vaida Manhizwa Bandason is a Zimbabwean stone mason and sculptor who has broken barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Born in 1975 in Guruve and raised in Bulawayo, her artistic journey began with a natural talent nurtured in Zimbabwe’s rich sculpting heritage. Inspired by the legendary Bernard Matemera, she transitioned from repairing broken sculptures […]
Zambia
Mwewa, a 23-year-old graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Public Health, is deeply passionate about drawing. Born and raised in Ndola, her artistic journey began in childhood, filling every surface with colorful creations. Over time, she developed a fascination with symbols, shapes, and colors as tools for storytelling and self-expression. For Mwewa, drawing is more […]
Venezuela
Tatiana Latynina is a multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges the worlds of dance and visual art. A classically trained ballet dancer, Tatiana graduated from the prestigious choreographic studio at the I. Moiseev Theater of Folk Art and spent two decades as a principal dancer with the Berezka Dance Ensemble. Her extensive career took her across […]
Yemen
Sahar Hasan Al-Lawdha’i, a Yemeni-American visual artist, curator, and founder of the Qamaria for Arts Project, explores cultural identity through realism, abstraction, Arabic calligraphy, and stained glass. Her signature “windows of the moon” symbolize light and shadow, while fragmented calligraphy and intricate patterns reflect memory and heritage. Her work delves into the psychological struggles of […]
Uruguay
Gesere, born in Uruguay, has been based in Dubai, UAE, since 2005. A psychologist and painter, she has been writing prose and poetry since the age of twelve, publishing a children’s ebook in 2017. She studied painting under Manuel Raúl Deliotti at “El Molino” before continuing as a self-taught artist while pursuing her career in […]