Just a few of my favourite GIFs by some incredible creatives around the globe. Featuring George Redhawk, Micaël Reynaud and Nina Paley.

Ahmad Madoun was a renowned Syrian artist born in 1941 Palmyra. His creative approach calls to mind the brilliance of early modernist painter Marc Chagall. Like Chagall, Madoun combined symbolism with an accomplished sense of colour.

Heather Hansen is a contemporary performance artist and dancer from New Orleans. She combines these two arts in a way that the final product incorporates the uniqueness of each.

Baya Mahieddine was known simply as Baya. Her work until recently was defined by her relationships with the male artists in her life. The truth may well be closer the the fact that she influenced their work considerably.

Moteaa Al Hariri is a Syrian artist. She is also a wife, a devoted mother, a teacher, an accomplished woman in everything she puts her hand to and, until recently, a Syrian refugee.