From London to Dubai: Cyprus-based artist Olga Mcnamara continues her international rise
Cyprus-based artist Olga McNamara to present a curated selection of original paintings at World Art Dubai 2026.
Contemporary abstract expressionist Olga McNamara will exhibit at World Art Dubai 2026, one of the largest international contemporary art fairs in the Middle East. Following her participation in the prestigious London Art Biennale 2025, McNamara received a personal invitation from the organisers of World Art Dubai. The paintings she submitted were individually reviewed by the fair’s curatorial team, and the approved works will be presented at the exhibition.
Taking place from 19 to 22 November 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the 12th edition of World Art Dubai is expected to bring together more than 300 exhibitors from over 65 countries, presenting approximately 10,000 artworks. The four-day event attracts collectors, gallery owners, curators and art professionals from around the world, making it an important meeting point for the international contemporary art market.
McNamara will present a substantial collection of original oil paintings, including large-scale works from her Iris and Narcissus series. The collection brings together works of different scales, subjects and colour palettes, offering visitors a broad introduction to her painting.
Born in Uzbekistan and based in Limassol, Cyprus, McNamara has built an international artistic career marked by prestigious exhibitions, numerous awards and recognition across the contemporary art world.
A significant milestone came with her selection for the London Art Biennale 2025, held at Chelsea Old Town Hall, where her painting Ethereal Equilibrium was exhibited alongside works by artists from 58 countries.
Her exhibition history includes ArtSource Dublin, ART.CY, numerous solo and group exhibitions, and other international art events. She has received a wide range of international art awards, been featured in numerous art publications, and her original paintings are held in private collections around the world.
McNamara works primarily in oil on canvas, using palette knives and brushes to create richly textured, layered compositions. Her paintings are known for their strong visual presence, confident use of colour and carefully developed structure.
Deep indigo, brilliant blues, turquoise, luminous whites and touches of gold frequently appear in her work. Colour is central to her painting, giving each composition its character and creating contrasts that draw the viewer into the work.
Her paintings are not intended to tell a specific story or offer a single interpretation. McNamara is interested in the possibilities of abstract painting and the freedom it gives both the artist and the viewer. Her work reflects a personal approach to composition, colour and the physical qualities of paint.
The exhibition at World Art Dubai marks another important step in McNamara’s international career and introduces her paintings to collectors and audiences in the Middle East.
Visitors can discover Olga McNamara’s original paintings at Stand CA09, Za’abeel Halls 2–3, Dubai World Trade Centre, from 19 to 22 November 2026.
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