Maliha Abidi

“Art is a great tool to celebrate diversity, tell stories and communicate important messages which may be too complex for words.”

Meet Maliha

Maliha Abidi (she/her) is an artist and author with a focus on women’s rights (including topics such as girls’ education, banning child marriage, and domestic violence). She is passionate about mental health, anti-racism, and shining a light on societal issues through her work. Born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, she immigrated to the U.S. when she was 14.

Maliha’s Adobe Stock commission project will include diverse depictions of women at work, across different fields and occupations. She says, “Art is a great tool to celebrate diversity, tell stories and communicate important messages which may be too complex for words. Through my participation with the Artist Development Fund, I aim to create art that amplifies diverse and intersectional stories.”

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