| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other Name | Mattar Bin Lahij |
| Profession(s) | Painter, Photographer, Sculptor |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Awards | • 2013: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Art Patrons Award • 2016: Man At Its Best Award  • 2017: Arabic Language Award  • 2018: 2nd Dubai International Arab Festivals Award   |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 1 July 1968 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 56 Years |
| Birthplace | Dubai |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Autograph |  |
| Nationality | Emirati |
| Hometown | Dubai |
| School | Iona College, New Zealand |
| College/University | Higher College of Technology, Muscat |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Religion | Islam |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Children | Son(s)- 6 including Saif Mattar Bin Lahej (athlete, architect), Saeed Mattar Bin Lahej, Mohammad Mattar Binlahij  Daughter- Buthaina Mattar Bin Lahej (eldest; works in Sketch Art café) |
| Parents | Mother- Dhabia Jumaa Lamlah |
| Siblings | His brothers works with him. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mattar Bin Lahej
- Mattar Bin Lahej was born and brought up in Dubai.
- In childhood, when his friends used to play football, he used to make drawings in the sand. Gradually, he started developing an interest in painting.
- In the 1980s, he faced various difficulties in making a career in art, as there was very little scope for artists in the UAE at that time. However, his father supported him to make a career in art.
Mattar Bin Lahej in 1991
- His work has been displayed in various group exhibitions like Sharjah Biennial in Sharjah (1996), Emirati Expressions in UAE (2009), Liquid Identity in Venice (2012), Emirati Expressions in UAE (2013), and Sikka Art Fair in Dubai (2015).
Mattar Bin Lahej’s artwork
- In 2005, he started his art gallery Marsam Mattar. However, due to a lack of finances, he found it difficult to run his gallery. He also started his art class programme to educate people more about the arts.
- Some of his solo exhibitions were at Colors in Abu Dhabi (2008), Movement of Stillness in Dubai (2009), Contemporary Istanbul in Turkey (2010), and Index in Dubai (2012).
Mattar Bin Lahej’s paintings
- He is the artist and calligrapher of the Museum of Future in Dubai, which is also considered “the only building that speaks Arabic.”
Mattar Bin Lahej’s art on Museum of the Future
- He transformed the lyrics of the national anthem using the ‘Matar’ font on the occasion of the 50th foundation anniversary of the UAE.
- His other popular artworks are Power of Words in Qasr Al Watan and Jumeirah Al-Naseem Hotel.
Mattar Bin Lahej’s painting in Jumeirah Al-Naseem Hotel
- In his leisure time, he enjoys travelling and hiking.
- He has started his art gallery named Mattar Bin Lahej Gallery.
Mattar Bin Lahej Gallery
- He has been featured on the cover of various magazines.
Mattar Bin Lahej featured on a magazine cover
- He has appeared in various TV commercials.
Mattar Bin Lahej in an ad
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