Salma Dib (b. Damascus, 2000) is a Palestinian interdisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, sculpture, and neon signage. Her work addresses the complexities of the diaspora experience and the realities of living through displacement, using symbolic abstractions to explore themes such as anonymity and the sense of being without a home. As the granddaughter of Palestinian refugees, her art reflects on the generational trauma passed down through wars and conflicts.

During her four years at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Salma focused on the study of outdoor walls and heavy graffiti, examining their social impact on marginalized communities. This research continues to influence her work today.

Her recent first solo exhibition, Marks of Return, at Aisha Al Abbar Gallery at Alserkal Avenue in Dubai (2025) represents a pivotal moment in her practice. The show delved into ideas of reclamation, memory, and belonging, revisiting fragmented histories and tracing the emotional landscapes of return and loss.

She has also participated in numerous group exhibitions, including No Trespassing at Ishara Art Foundation, Dubai (2025); Schal: The Woman from Different Perspectives at PAKD Gallery, Berlin, Germany (2025); Summer and Women at Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2024); Open Studios at The Sima Collective, Dubai (2023); Silent Auction at Ren House, Dubai, UAE (2023); Embodied History at Site Galleries, Chicago, IL, USA (2021); and Bright Line at The Latent Space, Chicago, IL, USA (2021).

In addition, Salma participated in MENA Art Fair in Paris with the Norwegian Quantum Gallery (2025), expanding her international presence and continuing to engage global audiences in dialogue around displacement and identity.