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Their artistic methods are examined, as is their approach to gender norms and possibilities in their home countries. They transcend traditional gender discourses and customs through their art. Their artworks transcend social restrictions and influence their communities. We will explore women\u2019s art through qualitative methods, focusing on three pieces of artwork to gain insight into contemporary Gulf art. 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