Amin Amir

Amin Amir (, ) is a Somali-Canadian cartoonist and painter.

Personal life Amir was born between 1959 and 1960 in Somalia. After the start of the civil war in the early 1990s, he moved abroad, living in various countries. In 2000, Amir emigrated to Canada. His family later settled in Edmonton in 2006. He works in a variety of genres, with his political cartoons being especially popular. Amir uses the Somali language in his texts, as Somalis comprise his principal audience. His drawings and paintings typically employ satire and caricature to champion socio-political change in Somalia. They tap into a deep reservoir of personal knowledge and insight. Amir's art also often features nostalgic, hopeful scenes based on his formative years in the nation. He was also presented with an Award of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement by the Subiye Development Volunteers Organization and other NGOs. Additionally, Amir was a runner-up in the 2011 Hadaf Somalia International Cartoon Competition.