Zest for life: Disabled Saudi artist finds expression in his work
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JEDDAH: Meet Rakan Kurdi, a Saudi artist who was born with spinal muscular atrophy and is determined to navigate life, and explore art, on his own terms. Kurdi’s journey with paints and brushes began at a young age when he joined the Children with DisabilZest for life: Disabled Saudi artist finds expression in his work
JEDDAH: Meet Rakan Kurdi, a Saudi artist who was born with spinal muscular atrophy and is determined to navigate life, and explore art, on his own terms. Kurdi’s journey with paints and brushes began at a young age when he joined the Children with Disability Association, a specialized school for people with disabilities in Jeddah. He is now one of the coastal city’s most popular artists, selling works and winning many prizes. Read more