Mahmoud Jameel Al Ramahi

Emirati, b. 1961, Jerusalem

Mahmoud Jameel Al Ramahi lives and works in Abu Dhabi, where he has been an active member of the artistic community since the 1980s – including founding and chairing Friends of Art – Abu Dhabi Cultural Society (1986-1996). He also became a founding member the Free Studio Committee at the Cultural Centre in Abu Dhabi (1986-1993). His work has been exhibited in more than 25 countries. In addition to being a practicing painter and sculptor, he holds two degrees: a BA in architecture from the Louisiana University of Architecture and a BA from the Louisiana University of Technology (USA, 1981 and 1984 respectively). He currently works as an advisor to a number of commercial, investment and industrial companies within the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East.

In 2018, the artist participated in Artists and the Cultural Foundation: The Early Years, Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation.