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1976–present
Jahan Loh
Jahan Loh (born 1976) grew up in Singapore in a Hakka Chinese family, began with street art at seventeen, and became known in Taiwan for the CD sleeves and music videos he made for the hip-hop group Machi. His joint show with John Matos in 2006 was the first graffiti exhibition in a formal art institution in Singapore. Later he painted still lifes of luncheon meat and syrup cans.21.04.1945–02.09.2006
Anthony Poon
Anthony Poon (Anthony Poon Kin Soon) graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1964, studied in London and from 1976 worked on his Wave Series. In the 1980s he moved to reliefs on canvas, in the 1990s to stainless steel sculpture. More than twenty of his works stand in public places in Singapore, and in 1990 he received the Cultural Medallion.1961–present
Ibrahim Al Hashimi
Ibrahim Al Hashimi, born in 1961 in the Emirates, writes poetry and works as a photographer and draughtsman. In 1976 he won first place in a nationwide drawing competition for schoolchildren, and in 1984 he won two photography competitions. He later chaired the Emirates Writers Union and published more than ten books.1988–present
Shaikha Al Mazrou
Shaikha Al Mazrou (born 1988) works in sculpture and installation, using industrial and metal materials, including electronic waste. She took her master’s degree at Chelsea in London in 2014 and teaches at New York University Abu Dhabi. In 2025 one of her works became the basis of the visual campaign for the Abu Dhabi Art fair, and in Dubai her installation “Thoughtful Pauses” was shown.1987–present
Alia Hussain Lootah
Alia Hussain Lootah was born in Dubai in 1987. Her installations of metal wire and wood are built around the bond between mother and child. In 2017 she co-founded the Madaf studio in Dubai with partners, where she teaches children and adults, and the educational programme for children that she leads has reached more than 30,000 participants since 2021.17.10.1993–?
Humaid Rashid Alnuaimi
Humaid Rashid Alnuaimi is an artist originating from the United Arab Emirates. He was born on October 17, 1993, in the city of Sharjah. His work represents the contemporary artistic culture of his country, contributing to the development and promotion of art in the region.1982–present
Lamya Gargash
The Emirati photographer and filmmaker Lamya Gargash (b. 1982) shoots on film and prints in the darkroom. Her best-known series, “Presence”, is about the houses of Emirati families that have been emptied or are about to be. In 2009 she showed work at the Venice Biennale, in the UAE pavilion, and at the Sharjah Biennial.1885–31.08.1974
Michael Kashialos
Michael Kashialos was born in 1885 in Assia, Cyprus. He dedicated his life to art and became known as an artist whose entire career was linked to Cypriot culture.1920–2003
Xanthos Hadjisoteriou
Xanthos Hadjisoteriou (1920–2003) was a Cypriot artist and interior designer. Born in Famagusta, he studied business at the University of Beirut and later pursued art and interior design education in London. His life and work were closely tied to Cyprus.08.06.1924–13.07.1968
Christoforos Savva
Christoforos Savva (1924–1968) grew up in a peasant family in Cyprus and came to art only after service in the British army. He studied in London, worked in Paris in the studio of André Lhote, and in 1960 founded the Apophasis Gallery in Nicosia. He painted, made wire pieces, collages and reliefs with needles, and in 1968 showed work at the Venice Biennale.1901–1972
Georgios Polybius Georghiou
Georgios Polybius Georghiou (1901–1972) was born in Famagusta, studied law in London and took up painting as an adult, self-taught. He painted Cypriot peasants, priests and churches, combining modernist methods with Byzantine icon painting. His first London exhibition, at the Le Fevre Gallery in 1951, was followed by “Arrested Graves” (1958), a picture about ten Cypriot insurgents.1767–1810
Crysanthos
Crysanthos, born in 1767 and died in 1810, was a notable figure in Cyprus during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His professional activities included work as an art figure and as a deacon.?–?
Raheed Allaf
Raheed Allaf is an artist linked to the cultural community of the United Arab Emirates. Information about him is available in open sources such as Wikidata, where he is presented as a representative of the cultural and national community of the UAE.?–?
Mentalla Sayed
Mentalla Sayed is an artist associated with the cultural context of the United Arab Emirates. Precise information regarding birth date and birthplace is not available. According to known databases, including Wikidata, Mentalla Sayed is identified as an artist; however, further biographical details, such as life stages, significant projects, and artistic directions, are not provided.?–?
Hana Al Ali
Hana Al Ali is an artist connected to the United Arab Emirates. Precise information regarding her birth dates and places of residence is not available in accessible sources.?–?
Alia Alharmi
Alia Alharmi is an artist representing the United Arab Emirates. Available data does not include specific details about her birth or death dates, nor her places of birth or death.?–?
NasserTone
NasserTone is an artist from the United Arab Emirates who realizes himself in several creative and professional fields. He works simultaneously as a director, actor, producer, and YouTuber, highlighting his multifaceted approach to art and media.?–?
Fatma Lootah
Fatma Lootah is an artist originating from the United Arab Emirates. She was born in the city of Dubai. Specific details regarding her years of life, creative period, or affiliation with any artistic movements have not been established.1967–present
Nikos Haralampidis
Nikos Haralampidis was born in 1967 in the city of Limassol, located on the island of Cyprus. He is an artist engaged in various forms of creative activity within the field of visual arts.1950–28.06.2024
Kyrillos Sarris
Kyrillos Sarris was born in 1950 in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. Throughout his life, he combined multiple professions, becoming a physician, artist, and writer.1937–present
Nikos Kourousis
Nikos Kourousis was born in 1937 in Mitsero, Cyprus. He is an artist active in the visual arts, working as a sculptor, painter, and installation artist. His artistic practice spans several modes of art-making, notably sculpture and installations, reflecting contemporary developments in the Cypriot art scene.13.01.1940–?
Gioulika Lakeridou
Gioulika Lakeridou is an artist of Cypriot cultural origin, born on January 13, 1940, in the city of Limassol. She is professionally recognized as an artist associated with Cyprus.?–?