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Abeer Al-Edani

Abeer is an Iraqi Award-winning artist based in Dubai. Despite holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Basra University, Abeer’s passion for art led her to embark on a self-taught journey, a testament to her versatility and determination. A self-taught Artist inspired by her attraction to her home country’s culture, customs, women, happiness, and suffering, she has attained “A Free Portrait Certificate” attested by KHDA in the UAE. Her work is also influenced by her native country’s artistic style, Bagdadiat, which plays a massive part in her artistic journey. Abeer’s artworks have not only graced several regional galleries in the UAE but have also garnered international recognition, being showcased in museums in Italy and South Korea. She had the honor to exhibit her works at reputable institutions and events such Expo Dubai 2020, with her works now acquired as part of the UN’s art collection. This a testament to the global appeal of her art. She has won various awards, most recently an Award from Film Fare Magazine for Outstanding Contribution in Art & Culture 2024. She has also won Best Art Instructor 2023 from Being She, a global women’s organization dedicated to advancing women’s empowerment, and The People’s Choice Award at The Noon Arts Award in 2020, organized by The Sharjah Ladies Club. She has been nominated for awards, including the Global Art Award 2019 and awarded She Artist of the year 2020 by She Awards Dubai. Selected as the sole representative of her home country in various exhibitions organized by Zee Arts from 2019 – 2023 amongst other international female artists. Sharjah Museums Authority (2020) chose her for the ‘Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion’ catalog, published in 2020. She has participated in several festivals, such as the Ras Al Khaimah festival and the Al Murbaa festival in Ajman. She has participated in Art Camp Andorra at Ajman University, which is considered the first art camp in the Arab region and is organized by UNESCO.