Safa Peshimam
About
Safa Peshimam is a two-time World Record Holder, internationally acclaimed self-taught multidisciplinary artist, published poet, author, cultural entrepreneur, and public figure based in Dubai, UAE. Recognized as the youngest and most influential personality in the art industry in the UAE, she stands at the intersection of art, culture, leadership, and global creative impact, having received the UAE Golden Visa.
Her creative excellence spans both visual and literary arts, earning her 50+ international awards and 45+ Magazine & newspaper publications across art, literature, digital creativity, and cultural leadership.
She is the Founder & Creative Director of Hayat Arts, a pioneering art organization dedicated to empowering emerging and established artists worldwide—an achievement that earned her the title of “Youngest Entrepreneur in Arts in Dubai” (2024). Through Hayat Arts, Safa has curated and led large-scale exhibitions, fashion showcases, and cultural platforms that redefine contemporary creative spaces.
A self-taught, international award-winning artist, Safa works across multiple mediums, including acrylic, oil, watercolor, coffee, mixed media, and experimental materials, most notably creating the largest coffee painting on canvas, securing her second world record. She was also invited to the UAE’s largest live painting at INDEX, where she painted the Emirate of Sharjah, a milestone that was published and recognized by Khaleej Times, one of the UAE’s leading newspapers.
Her art is deeply expressive, immersive, and narrative-driven, transforming emotion, architecture, and identity into a visual legacy. Beyond visual art, Safa is an acclaimed poet and author, winner of the prestigious Rabindranath Tagore Literature Award for her poetry book Elegy. Her literary and artistic excellence has earned her numerous global honors, international prizes, and institutional recognitions.ance.
Safa holds an influential global position, including
Art Director – UNESCO
International Ambassador of Art – Italy
Member, The Art Association (TAA), Geneva - Switzerland
Member, Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) - UAE
International Member, DRDC - India
Advisor to Economic Programs of the UAE – Presidential Office
Member, Dubai Chambers - UAE
Her journey and impact have been featured in leading international publications, including Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan UAE, Haute Baazar, Dubai Magazine, Womenpreneur, FAME Publication (Top 10 Public Figures & Top 10 Alpha Women), The Super 100 (GrayMatter & Gulf News), Magzoid, and multiple global art encyclopedias and luxury magazines.
A committed philanthropist, Safa donated her artwork to the Telavi Historical Museum, Georgia, contributing to global cultural preservation. She continues to use art as a tool for storytelling, healing, empowerment, and legacy-building.
For Safa Peshimam, art is not merely expression; it is identity, power, and remembrance.
2x WORLD RECORD HOLDER
I am proud to have achieved two world records independently, each earned through my own vision, discipline, and creative resilience. These milestones stand as a testament to my commitment to art, innovation, and unwavering self-belief.
