Mu'taz Hamdan is a prominent Sudanese visual artist distinguished by his contemporary artistic style rooted in the Sudanese African environment and heritage. He is known for his artistic expertise, which relies on innate talent rather than formal art education at a specialized college. Biography and Early Life: Birth: Born in 1976 in El Obeid, known as the "Bride of the Sands," in Sudan. Education and Artistic Beginnings: He did not study art formally, but learned to draw from childhood and early youth under the tutelage of his mother, a graduate of the Comboni Schools. Practical Beginnings: He began developing his talent by painting with oil paints on the tapestries his mother made and embroidered. Artistic Style and Participations: Artistic Identity: His works are strongly connected to the Sudanese African environment and heritage, which he expresses through contemporary techniques. Notable International Participations: He has participated in numerous regional art events, most notably the Sudanese Visual Arts Group Exhibition at the Dia Gallery (Arab Atelier for Arts and Culture) in Cairo in 2023, held in solidarity with the Sudanese people and featuring a selection of leading Sudanese visual artists.