International contemporary art platform1966–present
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Found: 1776
09.05.1945–31.01.2025
Mohammed Al-Tuwaiyan
Mohammed Al-Tuwaiyan (1945–2025) was a Saudi actor, screenwriter, and visual arts figure. Born and died in Buraidah, he contributed significantly to Saudi theater and visual arts. In 2024, he received the National Cultural Initiative Award in Theater and Performing Arts.1940–12.09.2024
Safeya Binzagr
Safeya Binzagr (1940–2024) was a Saudi artist active in Jeddah's art scene. In 2000, she founded Darat Safeya Binzagr, the first and only museum in Saudi Arabia dedicated to a single artist.?–?
Huda Totonji
Huda Totonji is a Saudi Arabian artist, designer, and educator born in Riyadh. She is also a master of Arabic calligraphy and a certified instructor of calligraphy, creating mixed media works, installations, and performances.1989–present
Sarah Mohanna Al Abdali
Sarah Mohanna Al Abdali, born in 1989 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is a pioneering Saudi street artist. Her work combines Saudi and Arab cultural motifs and aims to provoke discussion and public dialogue.?–?
Ola Hejazi
Ola Hejazi is a visual artist and educator based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Born in Jeddah, her work in painting and graphic art reflects influences from the Arabic alphabet, calligraphy, and printing ink techniques.1967–present
Lulwah Al-Homoud
Lulwah Al-Homoud is a Saudi artist, calligrapher, and curator born in 1967. She currently resides in the United Kingdom and is known for her work in art, calligraphy, and curatorship, representing Saudi Arabian cultural heritage.1979–present
Hana Hajjar
Hana Hajjar is a Saudi artist and political cartoonist at Arab News. Born in 1979 as the youngest of nine children, she began drawing political cartoons at age 12, addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.1961–present
Desmond Sim
Desmond Sim (b. 1961, Singapore) is a Singaporean artist, poet, playwright, and screenwriter. His work "Places Where I've Been" received an honorary award at the 1993 Singapore Literature Prize in poetry.1937–23.10.1997
Kim Lim
Kim Lim (1937–1997) was a Singaporean-British sculptor and graphic artist known for her abstract wooden and stone sculptures exploring the relationship between art and nature. Her work is marked by minimalist emphasis on form, line, and surface.1910–15.02.1985
Chen Chong Swee
Chen Chong Swee (1910–1985) was a Singaporean artist and pioneer of the Nanyang style, integrating traditional Chinese ink painting techniques with local Southeast Asian themes.03.05.1949–22.03.2018
Morgan Chua
Morgan Chua (May 3, 1949 – March 22, 2018) was a Singaporean political cartoonist whose work reflected his country's political and social realities, becoming a notable figure in Singapore's art scene.1936–12.08.2022
Lai Kui Fang
Lai Kui Fang (born 1936) was a Singaporean artist educated in France at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts on a government scholarship. He contributed to Singapore's artistic culture until his death on August 12, 2022.28.09.1921–03.02.2025
Lim Tze Peng
Lim Tze Peng (born September 28, 1921, in Singapore, died February 3, 2025) was a Singaporean artist, calligrapher, teacher, and school principal. In 2003, he received the Cultural Medallion for his contributions to the arts and culture.1974–present
Namiko Chan Takahashi
Namiko Chan Takahashi is a Singaporean artist specializing in realism. Born in 1974, she won the 2006 United Overseas Bank Painting of the Year award for a portrait of a woman and is a member of the International Realist Guild.1967–present
Abdullah Al Saadi
Abdullah Al Saadi, born in 1967, is an artist from the United Arab Emirates. He is recognized as one of the country’s first conceptual artists and a member of the pioneering group "The Five."23.01.1900–28.04.1994
Adamantios Diamantis
Adamantios Diamantis was born on January 23, 1900, in Nicosia, Cyprus. Throughout his life, he was actively engaged in creative work as an artist and also collected works of art. In addition to his artistic activities, Diamantis worked as a secondary school and gymnasium teacher, sharing his knowledge and experience with new generations. His entire life…23.05.1948–07.02.2013
Niki Marangou
Niki Marangou (1948–2013) was a Cypriot writer, poet, and artist. Born in Limassol, her multidisciplinary work reflected the cultural heritage of Cyprus. She passed away in El-Fayoum, leaving a significant mark on Cypriot literature and art.1972–present
Austin Camilleri
Austin Camilleri was born in 1972. He is recognized as an artist, sculptor, and university lecturer. His national and cultural background is connected to Malta. Camilleri engages in artistic activities, including sculpture, while also pursuing an academic career in higher education. These aspects of his biography highlight a complex professional profile…1719–1765
Alberto Pullicino
Alberto Pullicino (1719–1765) was a Maltese artist born and likely lifelong resident of Valletta, Malta. Son of Giuseppe Pullicino and Angela Cantone, he is recognized for his connection to Maltese art in the 18th century.1987–present
Bouthayna Al Muftah
Bouthayna Al Muftah, born in 1987, is a Qatari visual artist known for her distinctive use of black ink in printmaking and drawing. Her work prominently features this medium, contributing to contemporary Qatari art.?–?
Fatma Al Sharshani
Fatma Al Sharshani is a Qatari artist specializing in calligraphy and monumental art. She has been commissioned by Qatar Museums and Paris Saint Germain football club, whose 2025 Champions Trophy jersey first featured Arabic script designed by her.1942–01.10.2012
Jassim Zaini
Jassim Zaini (born 1942) was a Qatari artist and graphic designer, recognized as a leading figure in the development of Qatari art. He described his style as 'advanced realism,' blending realism with cubism, impressionism, and surrealism.?–?