Manal Al Dowayan, a Saudi Arabian contemporary artist born in 1973, gained renown for her installation piece "Suspended Together" exhibited at the Barjeel Art Foundation's Home Ground Exhibition in 2011. Her artistic journey encompasses various exhibitions, including the 2012 Soft Power show at Alan Art Center in Riyadh, the 2013 solo exhibition "Journey of Belonging" at Athr Gallery in Jeddah, and the 2017 "100 Masterpieces of Modern and Contemporary Arab Art" in Paris. Additionally, her work has been featured in prominent international events such as the 2014 USA Biennial in Houston. 

Al Dowayan's artistic repertoire spans multiple mediums, ranging from photography to installation, with a thematic focus on critically examining women's roles in Saudi society. Born in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, she pursued a Masters in Systems Analysis and Design before transitioning to a full-time artistic career. Her art delves into personal and political issues concerning women's rights within the constraints of ultra-conservative Saudi Arabian laws. 

Currently residing in London, England, Al Dowayan is pursuing a Masters in Contemporary Art Practice in the Public Sphere at the Royal College of Art.

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