Biography

Born in Bahrain in 1953, graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Damascus in 1981. He has held numerous solo exhibitions at the Soviet Cultural Center in Damascus, as well as in Aden and Bahrain, and has participated in many local and international exhibitions.

The female figure is his primary subject, as he views women as fundamental and active contributors to the social, aesthetic, and humanistic development of societies. Al-Ghadban is considered the most significant artist in promoting graphic art (printmaking) in Bahrain after introducing it to his teacher and pioneer artist Nasser Al Yousif. His printmaking works are distinguished by high technical quality, reflecting his deep engagement with this art form; To evoke a sense of strength in his works, he employs a restrained color palette, emphasizing the presence and significance of the human figure, particularly women, who are at the core of his artistic exploration. His name is invariably associated with his distinctive female figures, characterized by their long, graceful necks.

Prestigious establishments acquired his paintings such as Barjeel Foundation (Sharjah, UAE), National museum of Bahrain (Bahrain), Mathaf (Qatar), The Jordan Museum (Amman, Jordan), The National museum Damascus (Syria) and many more.