Najat Makki is a well-known visual artist in the UAE. She's considered to be part of a pioneering generation of Emirati artists, as she was the first Emirati woman to receive a Ph.D. in art.
“Words are spoken, and then they disappear. But once you look at a painting, if it resonates with you, then it will stay with you forever — it will always keep you thinking."
After training and getting her MFA in Cairo for sculpture, Makki returned to the UAE with a passion to pursue different mediums. She took to expressing herself with a wide array of aesthetics, changes of color, textures and collages. Her range in skills is incredibly impressive, as well as the stories of Emirati culture and folklore she shares in her work. Makki's exhibited her work around the world and permanent collections of her work can be found throughout the UAE at Sharjah Art Museum, the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation in Dubai, Women’s Museum in Dubai and the Ministry of Culture and Youth in Abu Dhabi.