Juma Al Haj UAE, b. 1990

Juma Al Haj (b. 1990, UAE)  is currently persuing a Master of Fine Arts in Drawing from the Paris College of Art, Paris, France and holds a Master of Science in International Relations with a focus on visual rhetoric. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication from the American University of Sharjah. His art practice took on following notable residencies, including the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, and an art mentorship program he received under the esteemed Ted Ramsey, resident artist at the New School of Northern Virginia. Al Haj has recently been selected to participate in the 2025 cycle of the Artistic Development Program at 421 Arts Campus.

Recent solo exhibitions include, Revelation, 421 Arts Campus, Abu Dhabi, UAE, (2026),  Interoception, curated by Shamma Al Meheiri, Iris Projects, Abu Dhabi, UAE, (2026),  The Return, curated by Iris Projects, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai (2023), and Frame of Mind, presented by Iris Projects at Foundry by Emaar, Dubai (2021). Selected group exhibitions include Deja Vu, Concrete - Al Serkal, Dubai (2026); Whispers of Truth, Tanweer Festival, Sharjah (2025); Abu Dhabi Art with Iris Projects (2024–25); Narratives of Belonging, Al Safa Art & Design Library, Dubai (2024); Unofficial Histories, Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi (2024); the Dubai Calligraphy Biennale (2023); the Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival (2021); and exhibitions at Tashkeel, Al Marsam Al Hor, and Al Qattara Arts Center.

Al Haj’s work is held in major public, institutional, and private collections, including the Barjeel Art Foundation, the private collection of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces; Bvlgari Art Collection; JP Morgan Chase Art Collection; The Zayed National Museum Collection; YES Collection; H.H. Sheikh Rashid Al Nuaimi Collection; H.E. Saif Ghobash Collection; Ajman Court Collection; Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts; Aldar Collection; Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation; Ministry of Culture; Private Collection of Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Private Collection of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees and President of the American University of Sharjah; The American University of Sharjah; Qasr Al Watan Collection; Richard Mille Collection; and X Museum, China.

In 2026, Al Haj was selected to feature on the front cover of the Richard Mille Art Book, published in conjunction with the Richard Mille Art Prize in partnership with Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Juma Al Haj lives and works in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.