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08.10.1982–?
Siribha Chudabhorn
Siribha Chudabhorn, born October 8, 1982, in Bangkok, is a Thai princess and the eldest daughter of Princess Chulabhorn. She is known as an artist and is closely connected to Thai cultural heritage.1968–06.04.2024
Dinh Q. Lê
Dinh Q. Lê (1968–2024) was a Vietnamese-American artist, photographer, and drawer. Born in Ha Tien and died in Ho Chi Minh City, he was known for his photo-weaving technique and his exploration of the Vietnam War and memory in his works.1997–present
Shamma Al Bastaki
Shamma Al Bastaki is an Emirati poet and visual artist born in 1997 in Dubai. Also recognized as a doll maker, she blends poetry and visual art in her creative work.1981–present
Noor Al Suwaidi
Noor Al Suwaidi, born in 1981 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is a visual artist specializing in installations and a curator known for his contributions to contemporary art in the Emirates.1983–present
Monira Al Qadiri
Monira Al Qadiri, born in 1983 in Dakar, is an artist connected with the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. She works with video, sculpture, performance, and installations.1909–1994
Loukia Nicolaidou
Loukia Nicolaidou (1909–1994) was a Cypriot artist from Limassol and the first woman from Cyprus to study fine arts abroad. She is recognized as a pioneer among professional female artists on the island. Her painting "The Good Fruit of the Earth" is housed in the State Gallery of Contemporary Cypriot Art.24.02.1910–18.11.1993
Telemachos Kanthos
Telemachos Kanthos (1910–1993) was a Cypriot painter, graphic artist, and educator. His work reflects cultural ties between Greece and Cyprus. Born in Alona, Cyprus, he contributed significantly to Cypriot fine arts and taught in the field until his death in Nicosia.1967–present
Serena de la Hey
Serena de la Hey is a British and Kenyan sculptor born in 1967 in Eldoret, Kenya. Since the early 1990s, she has lived in Somerset, England. She is best known for her 12-meter willow sculpture, Willow Man, created in 2001 near Bridgwater.19.10.1939–?
David Gian Maillu
David Gian Maillu is a Kenyan author, philosopher, theologian, musician, and artist born on October 19, 1939. He published over 60 books from 1972 to 2021 and is recognized as one of East Africa’s most prolific writers.19.06.1928–09.02.2021
Rosemary Karuga
Rosemary Namuli Karuga (born June 19, 1928, Meru, Kenya) was the first woman artist educated at Makerere University. In 2017, she was named Artist of the Month by the National Museums of Kenya for her contributions to visual art.1854–1932
Lazzaro Pisani
Lazzaro Pisani was a Maltese artist born in 1854 in Zebbug. He is regarded as one of the most significant Maltese painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Pisani died in 1932 in St. Paul's Bay.01.12.1967–22.05.2011
Suzanne Mizzi
Suzanne Mizzi (1967–2011) was a British-Maltese fashion model, singer, artist, and interior designer. Throughout her life, she combined various creative professions and was connected to both Malta and the UK.23.08.1943–?
Syed Thajudeen
Syed Thajudeen (born August 23, 1943, in India) is a Malaysian artist known for his work in cubism, including the notable painting "Ramayana." He is recognized as an important figure in Malaysian art.29.12.1937–?
Mohd Khalil Yaakob
Mohd Khalil Yaakob, born on December 29, 1937, in Kuantan, Malaysia, is a politician who served as 6th Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Melaka (2004-2020), 12th Menteri Besar of Pahang (1986-1999), and Minister of Information (1999-2004). He is affiliated with the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO).1977–present
Fahmi Reza
Fahmi Reza (born 1977 in Kuala Lumpur) is a Malaysian political graphic designer, street artist, satirist, cartoonist, and film director, known for his satirical depictions of Malaysian politicians, especially the sixth Prime Minister Najib Razak depicted as a clown.1954–2019
Munira Mosli
Munira Mosli (1954–2019) was a Saudi artist and plastic artist known for using copper, natural dyes, palm fibers, plants, paper, and papyrus, often employing collage techniques. Her work reflected themes from the Arab world, nature, poetry, and the universe.20.02.1929–03.02.2023
Bine Rogelj
Albin Rogelj (1929–2023) was a Slovenian ski jumper and caricaturist. He competed for Yugoslavia at the 1956 Winter Olympics, placing 23rd on the normal hill. Later, he worked as a cartoonist for the satirical weekly Pavliha.10.06.1973–?
Polona Lovšin
Polona Lovšin was born on June 10, 1973, in Ljubljana, which at the time was part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and is currently the capital of Slovenia. She is recognized as a Slovenian artist and illustrator actively engaged in the field of visual arts. Her creative work reveals cultural connections with the regions of Slovenia and the…27.04.1907–01.01.1998
France Mihelič
France Mihelič (1907–1998) was a Slovenian painter and printmaker known for his surreal figurative works. Active in the second half of the 20th century, he worked as an artist and illustrator, contributing significantly to Slovenian art.28.01.1927–15.03.2007
Smiljan Rozman
Smiljan Rozman (1927–2007) was a Slovenian writer and playwright. He authored numerous novels, short story collections, children’s literature, and scripts for children’s TV programs and dramatic series.27.04.1927–10.04.2023
Drago Tršar
Drago Tršar was born on April 27, 1927, in Planina. Over his lifetime, he became known as a sculptor, ceramic artist, and university professor. His creative and professional activities were connected with regions that are today part of the Kingdom of Italy, the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and Slovenia. Throughout his life, Drago Tršar…15.01.1951–?
Evgeni Irshai
Evgeni Markovich Irshai is a Soviet and Slovak composer and arts figure, born on January 15, 1951, in Saint Petersburg. He has Russian and Slovak national and cultural ties, and his work reflects a blend of these influences.25.12.1903–24.09.2000