Mattar Bin Lahej

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Mattar Bin Lahej (born 1968) is an Emirati painter, photographer and sculptor from Dubai. He founded Marsam Mattar, the first art gallery in the United Arab Emirates to be managed by an artist. [1] [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Al Bustani, Hareth. "My UAE: Mattar Bin Lahej one with the arts".
  2. ↑ "Arab artists: Mattar's brush strokes represent the artist's pulse". Alarabiya English news.
  3. ↑ Nada, Al Taher. "Abu Dhabi art festival showcases Emirati talent".
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