Dr. Mohamed Yousif

Born in Sharjah, UAE, 1953.

A pioneering artist who has made invaluable contributions to the fine arts movement in the UAE, Dr. Mohamed Yousif was a founding member of the Emirates Fine Arts Society, and was Chairman of its Board of Directors for several terms. Motion and stillness feature prominently in Yousif’s works, which have been exhibited in art events around the world. He has participated in all exhibitions organized by the Emirates Fine Arts Society since its inception in 1979, and organized the exhibition Exiting In at his house in 2003. He is the former chair of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah National Theater. His awards include the UAE Honor Award (2009) and the first golden prize at the Bangladesh Biennial (2004). He received a Ph.D. in Fine Arts from Manav Rachna International University, India, a Master’s degree in Fine Art from Webster University, Missouri in 2000, and a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from the Cairo College of Fine Arts, Egypt, in 1978.