Ghada Jamal

Born in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1955, Ghada Jamal started painting in the early '80s and continued her studies at Beirut University College (LAU). Later, she immigrated to the United States of America to pursue graduate studies.

In 1990, she earned a Master's degree in Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting from California State University Long Beach (CSULB) and lived in California until her return to Lebanon in 2002. Over the years, Ghada has exhibited in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. She had eight solo shows in Beirut, Lebanon.

She also participated in several group shows like CONTEMPORARY ART at City Center Dome and THE ROAD TO PEACE at Beirut Art Center. Her work is in many permanent collections, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC. For over 17 years, Ghada Jamal taught drawing and painting at the American University of Beirut and Notre Dame University, Louize. She is currently living and working in the United States of America.