A contemporary art by prominent Syrian-American and Syrian artists.
Presented by Khawam Gallery in Collaboration with Awareness Foundation and Common Humanity – August 2019
Brooklyn, NY Exhibition:
Hosted by Dr. Nidal Isber and Kinana Khouri, Opening Reception, Friday September 27, 2019 and open to the public the weekend of Saturday & Sunday September 28-29, 2019.
New Jersey Exhibition:
Hosted by Verasoni Worldwide, A collection of contemporary art by prominent Syrian artists. By VIP & by invitation on Friday October 4, and open to the public by appointment on Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 of October.
Fort Lauderdale – Miami Exhibition:
ArtServe, 2020 Preview of Exhibitions, October 12-November 30, 2019. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
ARTISTS:
Nizar Sabour, Bassem Dahdouh, Asma Fayoumi, Adnan Hamideh, Omran Younis, Reem Tarraf, Tony Khawam, Manhal Issa, Elias Ayoob, Rami Sabour, Nimat Badawi, Bachir Badawi
The paintings by several Syrian American and Syria’s artists reflect the highly accomplished work of the contemporary art scene in Syria today. Despite the recent war, Syrian artists have continued to create art and have produced some remarkable works. While none of the works here are political in nature, the influence of eight years of war is reflected in the style and content of a number of the paintings and the
development of the artists themselves. This exhibition provides a glimpse of the surprising diversity of Syrian art. The artists in this exhibition are deeply rooted in the country’s rich cultural and artistic traditions and assimilate the achievements of
Western Modernism, especially in the portrayal of figurative painting and expressive representation. The human being and the Syrian urban scene are in focus. The influence of Syrian heritage, Antiquity and Modernism are apparent in most of the paintings.
About Khawam Gallery
Khawam gallery represents emerging, mid-career and established visual artists which focuses on new abstract expressionism, and conceptual art in both paintings and sculptures in a variety of media. The gallery started an online virtual artists spaces and curated a number of exhibitions dealing with some of today’s hot issues, such as disturbances caused by social and political issues such as immigration, border crossing and gun control. The gallery presents artists of different cultural background and has been active in the communities presenting series of multicultural art exhibitions at art fairs like Art Miami, Art Palm Beach and Art New York, also curated exhibitions in rented gallery spaces and special events. To learn more about Khawam Gallery please visit https://khawamgallery.com
About Awareness Foundation America
The Awareness Foundation is an international charity, founded in 2003 by The Reverend Dr. Nadim Nassar with Offices located in London, England, and Ross, CA, U.S.A. Awareness Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that works to build partnerships with people of all faiths with initiatives and events, including spreading peace and understanding through arts and culture. Its work focuses on enables the youth of Syria, Lebanon and Iraq to promote peace and reconciliation and build bridges with the United States. To learn more, please visit https://www.awareness-foundation.com/
About Common Humanity
Common Humanity is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization based in New York City which seeks to build understanding, respect and friendship with the Middle East and Muslim world. We believe that the road to peace in the Middle East lies in recognizing the humanity of people on all sides of the conflict we’re in. Instead of sending more guns to the Middle East, we should be sending compassion and humanitarian relief supplies. For more information please visit https://www.commonhumanity.org/
