Abdullah Murad (b. 1944, Homs) is recognized as a pioneer of abstract expressionist Arab Art, known for his dynamic approach to painting that incorporates layering different styles, brushstrokes, and mixed media collage onto canvas. A graduate of the Department of Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts, Damascus University in 1970, Murad's work is deeply influenced by Fauvist colors and the Abstract Expressionist movement, often drawing inspiration from the rhythm of Arabesque lines.

While his career has encompassed portraits, landscapes, and sculptures, Murad primarily focuses on expressing his inner world through improvisational abstraction. He describes his philosophy as one of spontaneous expression, stating, "Art is like a dance. You keep moving and moving to whatever is going on". His technique varies from thick slabs of paint to thin translucent layers, playing with textures and surfaces, and frequently adding collages of newspaper clippings or other media. This layering process is central to his compositions, as he believes, "A painting takes time to reveal itself... It does not reveal its secrets at first glance".

Murad's vibrant works oscillate between frenetic and condensed energy to calm and sparse compositions, utilizing asymmetrical layouts to guide the viewer's gaze. His art is an invitation to freedom and happiness, offering a counterbalance to a world often filled with anxiety, violence, anarchy, and injustice. His works are held in private collections and public institutions globally, including the Sharjah Museum, National Museum of Damascus, Dalloul Art Foundation, and the Syrian Ministry of Culture.