Artist Biography / Artist Statement

Zena Dabbous is a Lebanese-Canadian visual artist whose work spans polarized styles across painting, drawing, and mural practice—from conceptual abstract figures in acrylic and mixed media to abstract realism portraits in oil paint. Her multicultural and eclectic upbringing brings a novel and conceptual perspective to her artwork. The representation of women is central to her creations.

Zena has exhibited and sold her work internationally and holds the Artist Recognition icon on SaatchiArt. She has created mural works in well-known establishments in Kuwait, including Bloomingdale’s ME in 360 Mall and Crystal Towers. She has also collaborated on a major mural project for the US Embassy, which is permanently exhibited at the Kuwait Museum of Modern Art. Additionally, she has been featured in local newspapers, social media, and international art magazines.

List of Previous Exhibitions

Dar Al Funoon Gallery: Group Exhibition, 2013, Kuwait
Art Lounge Gallery: Featured Artist, 2015, Kuwait
ART: Centre of the Arts: Group Exhibition, 2016, Kuwait
Artspace Studio/Gallery, 2017–2019, Kuwait
Rise-Up Beirut Online Exhibition, 2020, Kuwait
NNF Agency Online Exhibition, 2021, Kuwait
Museum of Modern Art: Project Reveal and Permanent Exhibition, 2022–current, Kuwait
Miuzium Official Online Group Exhibition, 2022, Dubai
Boushihri Gallery: Abolish153 Group Exhibition, 2023, Kuwait
NCCAL Museum: Group Exhibition, 2024, Kuwait
NCCAL Museum: Group Exhibition, 2025, Kuwait
ArtSeen by Arrival Gallery: Digital Giant Screen Displays, 2026, New York, USA
Arrival Gallery: International Group Exhibition, 2026, Lisbon, Portugal