As the United States turns its attention to New York City’s Democratic candidate for mayor Zohran Mamdani, many are eager to learn more about his wife, Rama Duwaji. Duwaji is a Syrian-born artist from Damascus whose work has been featured by acclaimed outlets such as The New Yorker, The Washington Post, BBC, Apple, Spotify, VICE, and the Tate Modern in London. Now based in Brooklyn, Duwaji creates art that centers on pro-Palestinian and feminist themes. Her digital illustrations—prominently showcased on Instagram—often reflect her political beliefs.

Rama Duwaji, a 27-year-old animator and illustrator, married the presumptive Democratic nominee for New York City mayor this winter.

As the United States turns its attention to New York City’s first Muslim mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, many are eager to learn more about his wife, Rama Duwaji. Duwaji is a…

As the United States turns its attention to New York City’s Democratic candidate for mayor Zohran Mamdani, many are eager to learn more about his wife, Rama Duwaji. Duwaji is a…

New York City's potential next first lady is an accomplished artist whose work has appeared on the BBC.