Zaahirah Muthy

Zaahirah entered the artistic arena at a young age, riding swiftly on the crest of the waves formed by her passion and imagination. From her motherland, Mauritius, to the Persian Gulf where she currently resides, Zaahirah, an Artist Activist, perpetually attempts to re-define and re-discover herself on the landscape of her canvases. As an agent of change, she holds a strong message of empowerment in her art. Art is an essential constituent of Zaahirah’s life.

Zaahirah is the curator for World Art Dubai 2017, she was featured in the book 101 Artists Toastmaster. An illustration of hers was selected for the Sharjah Book Fair 2013. Her work was selected for Sikka 2015 and recently her work was chosen by Creatopia to present to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoom, Crown Prince of Dubai during the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. She has exhibited her work in Africa, Europe and the Middle East

2017: Global Art Award 2017
She was nominated and made it till the finalist under the Painting Category for the Global Art Award 2017
at The Address Hotel- Burj Khalifah

2016: Artist of the Year 2016
Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin SaqrAl Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and member of the Supreme Council of the UAE- Ras Al Khaima Fine Arts Festival

2013: Art Critic Award
An artistic Community initiative organized by DAF for emerging artists in Dubai, My work conquer the panel of the juries through the concept, technique and deep reflection.

2008: Youth Excellence Award in Leadership category
She was the winner of the Youth Excellence Award, for her Artistic Community Services; organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Mauritius

2001: ‘Oscar de la Jeunesse’ in Artistic Pursuit 2001
She was awarded the winner of the ‘Oscar de la Jeunesse’ in artistic pursuit for her artistic achievement and endeavor as a youth ambassador of Mauritius- by the Government of Mauritius.