Zaman Jassim (b. 1971) is a Saudi artist whose multidisciplinary practice combines painting, calligraphy, and mixed media. His work is characterized by layered compositions that incorporate symbols, patterns, and script, exploring themes of memory, spirituality, and cultural identity. Drawing on both traditional and contemporary visual languages, Jassim creates works that balance abstraction with poetic and narrative elements, often reflecting on personal and collective experience.

In 2011, he received the Al Kharafi Biennial Award for Contemporary Arab Art in Kuwait. His work has been presented in solo exhibitions across Beijing, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat, Paris, Riyadh, and Seoul, and featured in group exhibitions throughout Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa. His works are held in public and private collections including the Al Mansouria Foundation, the Barjeel Art Foundation, the League of Arab States, and Saudi Aramco.

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