Murad Subay

Murad Subay, a Yemeni-France-based artist and activist, is acclaimed for his powerful art addressing human rights and the Yemeni conflict. Compared to Banksy, his works transform emotion into universal narratives of resilience and hope. His latest collection, Portraits, explores human psychology with vivid colors and abstraction, praised for its emotional depth. Featured and obtained in institutions like the British Museum, Imperial Museum of War and Élysée Palace, Subay’s art is a must-have for collectors seeking impactful, thought-provoking pieces. Subay's Portrait collection, Now available on Saatchi Art.

EDUCATION:

2019-2020 Residence École supérieure d’art d’Aix-en-Provence
Félix Ciccolini with the Artist Protection
Fund program.

2007-2011 Bachelor’s Degree in English
Literature
Sana’a University, Yemen.
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AWARDS:

2020 Award Artist Protection Fund –
United States
2017 Member of the “Fax for Peace” Jury
21st edition – Spilimbergo, Italy.
2016 Award Freedom of Expression Arts
Index on Censorship Organization,
London, United Kingdom.
2014 The Art for Peace Prize, Veronese
Foundation
Milan, Italy

2022 Ending FGM,
UNFP & UNICEF
UN Headquarter, New York, United States.

2017 Another look,
Senso in Arte, Fribourg, Switzerland.


2016 Yemeni Film and Arts Festival
The Yemen Peace Project, New York, United States.
2014 Unrest: Art Activism and
Revolution
Helen Day Art Center.
2014 Talk Love, Act Peace.
Contemporary Art Platform,
Kuwait City, Kuwait.