Fouad Mimi Jordanian, b. 1949

​Fouad Mimi (b. 1949, Palestine) is a distinguished Jordanian artist, filmmaker, and educator whose multifaceted career has significantly influenced the cultural landscape of Jordan and the broader Arab world.​ 

His journey as an artist is one steeped in the emotional influence of heritage and surrounding environments. The landscapes, traditions, and people of Jordan are presented over what can be called an impressionist abstraction lens. He thinks art is a reflection of society, mirroring its essence and evolution over time. He combines the traditional themes with modernistic techniques that give the artist the potential to reach local and international audiences at the same time. His commitment to society through representation in art has indeed put him among the top figures in the Middle Eastern artscape.