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Nja Mahdaoui Collaborates with Emirati Artists at Christie's Dubai

market-auction · 2026-04-22

In April 2012, Tunisian artist Nja Mahdaoui, in the presence of UAE Minister of Culture Abdulrahman Al-Owais, created a live artwork with four young Emirati artists at Christie's Dubai. The collaborators were Khawla Al-Marri, Shamma Al-Amri, Zeinab Al-Hashemi (all from Ara Gallery), and Faiza Mobarak. Proceeds from the sale benefited the Noor Dubai Foundation.

Key facts

  • Nja Mahdaoui is a Tunisian artist.
  • The event took place at Christie's Dubai in April 2012.
  • Abdulrahman Al-Owais, UAE Minister of Culture, was present.
  • Four Emirati artists participated: Khawla Al-Marri, Shamma Al-Amri, Zeinab Al-Hashemi, Faiza Mobarak.
  • Khawla Al-Marri, Shamma Al-Amri, and Zeinab Al-Hashemi are represented by Ara Gallery.
  • Proceeds from the sale went to Noor Dubai Foundation.
  • The artwork was created live in front of an audience.

Entities

Artists

  • Nja Mahdaoui
  • Khawla Al-Marri
  • Shamma Al-Amri
  • Zeinab Al-Hashemi
  • Faiza Mobarak

Institutions

  • Christie's Dubai
  • Ara Gallery
  • Noor Dubai Foundation

Locations

  • Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates

Sources