What is verified
The 2025 MACFEST Muslim Arts Awards judge listing is independently verified and names Lord Richard-Fou’ad MacLeod as a judge. A 2026 awards preview also names him as Painting Judge.
What Richard confirmed
Richard has confirmed the judge-panel role across two years. The 2026 record should be treated as a named upcoming role until the awards have taken place.
Why it matters
The judging role places Richard within a contemporary Muslim arts context, recognising his eye for calligraphy, painting, visual culture and the cultural meaning of the mark.