Etel Adnan
Lebanese-writer and artist (1925–2021)
Died aged 96PiscesLebanon
Biography
Etel Adnan (Arabic: إيتيل عدنان; 24 February 1925 – 14 November 2021) was a Lebanese poet, essayist, novelist, and visual artist, and the author of Sitt Marie Rose. In 2003, the academic journal MELUS called her "arguably the most celebrated and accomplished Arab author writing today".
In a 2021 obituary, ArtAsiaPacific wrote that Adnan was known in both literary and artistic circles and had become increasingly visible as a painter later in life; her work was exhibited internationally, including at documenta 13, the Whitney Biennial, and the Museum of Modern Art.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Dominican University of California
Awards & honours (5)
- Lambda Literary Award
- PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Griffin Poetry Prize
- Lichtwark Prize
Quick answers about Etel Adnan
- How old was Etel Adnan?
- Etel Adnan died on November 14, 2021 at the age of 96.
- When is Etel Adnan's birthday?
- Etel Adnan was born on February 24, 1925.
- Where was Etel Adnan born?
- Etel Adnan was born in Beirut.
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- Etel Adnan's zodiac sign is Pisces.
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- Etel Adnan is a citizen of Lebanon, United States, France.
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- Etel Adnan is known as painter, poet, essayist, draftsperson.
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