About Kaltham Belselah

Kaltham Belselah is an Emirati visual artist renowned for her expressive figurative paintings that explore identity, heritage, and the resilience of Arab women. Her work merges classical portraiture with contemporary symbolism, creating powerful compositions that celebrate culture, memory, and human presence.

Belselah holds a Master of Fine Arts in Portraiture and has exhibited internationally, with her works showcased across Europe, including in Monaco, Barcelona, Naples, and other cities throughout Italy. Her paintings have also received several international art awards and recognitions.

Through her artistic practice, Belselah aims to present the richness, beauty, and depth of Emirati culture to a global audience.

In November 2024, Kaltham Belselah received the Excellence Art Award at the 21st Century Art Borderless Exhibition, held at The National Art Center Tokyo. The award recognized her distinguished artistic contribution and her contemporary interpretation of Emirati identity through realistic works that explore culture, human presence, and visual storytelling, while bridging classical sensitivity with a modern artistic vision.

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