ABDUL QADER AL-RAIS

A Kuwaiti by birth, Abdul Qader has lived in the UAE for many years and is one of the country's most celebrated artists.

He has achieved national and international acclaim for his work which is considered to be at the forefront of contemporary Arab art.

Abdul Qader's paintings provide an intriguing insight into the Arab world. 

He draws inspiration from his heritage and the unique nature of the region's landscape and many of his compositions feature traditional doors and windows, through which are revealed a world beyond. He overlays realistic scenes with stylised symbols of Islamic architecture - a technique which leaves his audiences both moved and captivated. 

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