Over the course of a lifelong creative journey, Habuba Farah (b. 1931) has established a distinctive artistic identity through dynamic abstract compositions that explore color, geometry, and movement. Her style, often described as "Lyrical Geometric Abstraction," draws a compelling parallel between her visual language and a sonic universe. Through her pioneering work, Farah has made a significant contribution to the history of Brazilian art.

“I identify as a woman and artist of Arab descent,” she once stated, reflecting on how her artistic practice embodies both her Brazilian upbringing and Arab heritage. Born into a family of Lebanese immigrants who settled in Brazil in the early 20th century, Farah developed her artistic vision through exposure to São Paulo’s vibrant art scene. In the 1950s, she frequently visited the studio of Samson Flexor, a key figure in geometric abstraction, whose influence profoundly shaped the early stages of her career.

Spanning more than 70 years, Farah’s career has seen her participate in numerous art salons across Brazil, France, Italy, the United States, and Japan. In 2019, her lithographic prints were featured in Enquanto Estou Viva, a poetry book by Miriam Portela. In 2021, her work was exhibited in Acervo em Transformação: Doações Recentes at the Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand (MASP), and her pieces are now part of prestigious collections, including the Guggenheim Museum Abu Dhabi.

Farah’s work was showcased for the first time within the context of the Arab world at Kawkaba: Highlights from the Barjeel Art Foundation, an exhibition held at Christie’s London in 2023. At over 90 years old, she continues to create works that synthesize line and light, movement and atmosphere, poetry and geometric form. In 2023, Gomide&Cohosted Habuba Farah, her first solo exhibition in over three decades. The occasion also marked the launch of her first monograph, published in partnership with Galeria MaPa.