Ghada Jamal (b. 1955, Beirut, Lebanon) began painting in the early 1980s and studied at Beirut University College (later LAU). She later immigrated to the United States to pursue graduate studies, earning a Master’s degree in Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting from California State University Long Beach (CSULB) in 1990. She lived in California until her return to Lebanon in 2002, reconnecting with the subject matter that continues to inform her work.
Jamal has exhibited extensively in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, presenting fourteen solo exhibitions in Beirut and internationally, alongside numerous group exhibitions, including Contemporary Art at City Center Dome and The Road to Peace at Beirut Art Center.
Her work is held in major permanent collections, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts (Washington, DC), the Museum of Modern Art in Qatar, and the National Gallery of Fine Arts in Jordan.
She taught drawing and painting for over 17 years at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and Notre Dame University (NDU) in Louaize.
Today, Jamal lives and works in Lebanon, where she has chosen to settle permanently and continue her artistic practice. Deeply inspired by the country’s landscapes, history, and people, she remains committed to painting, exhibiting, and contributing to Lebanon’s cultural life.
In addition to her studio practice, she continues to mentor emerging artists and serves as a juror for art competitions. Public mural projects formed part of her artistic engagement during her years in the United States.