Huguette Caland (Arabic: أوغيت الخوري; née El Khoury; 19 January 1931 – 23 September 2019)[1] was a Lebanese painter, sculptor[2] and fashion designer[3] known for her erotic abstract paintings and body landscapes.

Based out of Los Angeles, her art was displayed in numerous exhibitions and museums around the world.

[5] Her father, Bechara El Khoury, became the first post-independence president of Lebanon in 1943, serving the country for nine years.

[4] Caland came to art somewhat late in life, beginning her studies at the American University in Beirut in her 30s.

[8] She became a regular guest at the Feraud studio, meeting many artists, including André Masson, Pierre Schaeffer, and Adalberto Mecarelli.