IN SHORT

Abdelrahim Al Hooti honed his artistic skills under the tutelage of Moosa Omar and, despite having no formal academic training in art, developed a unique style that has brought him international recognition. Drawing inspiration from the experience of everyday life, the emotion of music, and Islam, Al Hooti’s deeply personal work blends traditional cultural elements and progressive practice into a narrative that perfectly reflects modern-day Oman. “It is not difficult to be an artist in Oman,” Al Hooti says. “Oman is very open…and very inspirational!”