Biography.
The Artist.
Nora Alshaikh is a contemporary Palestinian US-based artist whose work serves as a visual act of preservation. Born in Amman, Jordan, to a Palestinian parents, her practice explores the intersection of memory, cultural identity, and the enduring human spirit.world around them and their place within it.
The Journey.
Alshaikh’s artistic journey began at age six, when her work was selected for an exhibition by a UNRWA-affiliated NGO in Amman—an early recognition that ignited a lifelong commitment to storytelling through art. Today, working primarily in oil, she utilizes palette knives and layered brushwork to build textured compositions that bridge the gap between documentary realism and "dream-like" abstraction.
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Her work is organized into distinct narrative collections, including The Palestinian Nakba Revival, which reimagines historical archival footage with vibrant color to symbolize resilience, and the upcoming 24 Hours (2026), a cycle of works exploring the circadian rhythm of childhood memory.
Selected Art Fairs & Exhibitions
2025​
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The Other Art Fair – Los Angeles, CA
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​Mount Dora Art Festival 50th Annual 2025
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2024
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ArtWorks Festival – Melbourne, FL (Award of Honor)
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2023
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​The Other Art Fair – Chicago, IL
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Des Moines Women's Club 115th Annual Art Exhibition
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2022
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​Iowa Exhibited XXXVII
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2020 – Present
Notable Series
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Breathing Palestine (Series)
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The Zuqaq Collection (Series)
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Palestinian Nakba Revival 1948 (Series)
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Portraits of Resilience (Series)
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EARLY RECOGNITION
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UNRWA / NGO Exhibition – Amman, Jordan (Childhood selection)
Artistic Achievements.
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The Other Art Fair
My work has been recognized internationally, with one of the highlights being my participation in The Other Art Fair in Chicago & Los Angeles. This prestigious contemporary art fair spans several major cities across the globe, and it provided me with the opportunity to showcase my art to gallery owners, collectors, and fellow artists. The positive feedback I received confirmed that my art resonates with audiences on a global scale.
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Celebrating My First Award of Honor at ArtWorks Eau Gallie Art Festival
I am thrilled to share that I received my first Award of Honor at the ArtWorks Eau Gallie Art Festival in Melbourne. This recognition is a heartfelt milestone in my artistic journey, and I am deeply grateful for the encouragement and support from everyone who visited my tent, appreciated my work, and shared their kind words. This achievement inspires me to continue creating art that resonates and tells meaningful stories.