Khawam Gallery

EMERGING ART FROM WAR-TORN SYRIA: WAR & HOPE

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.

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

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 is a collective artists gallery of 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 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/

Culturally Diverse – Contemporary International Group Art Exhibition, Aug-Sept, 2018

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Galen Cheney: American, born in California (studio in Massachusetts)
Morning Table – oil on canvas, 60x48in, 2018
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Sensitive Skin – oil on canvas, 60x48in, 2018
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Nizar Sabour: Syrian-Russian, born in Damascus (studios in Damascus & Moscow)
New Day – acrylic & graphite on canvas, 124 x 57in, 2018
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Walls of Palmyra No.5 (diptych) acrylic on canvas, 62 x 31in, 2018
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Kelly Fischer: American-Swiss, born in Tennessee (Switzerland and Tennessee, USASt Bernard Pass No.3 VI – Acrylic on Canvas, 60in x 60in, 2017
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St Bernard Pass No.2 – Acrylic on Canvas, 40in x 40in, 2017
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Nizar Dahdouh: Syrian, born in Damascus (studio in Damascus)
Still Life Abstractions – 80x80cm, 2016
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Tony Khawam: American-Syrian, born in Aleppo (studios in Coconut Creek, FL and Wyne, NJ) Aleppo Urban Landscapes series with bird-eye views No.14 & No.15

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Ilan Averbuck: American-Israeli, born in Tel Aviv (studio in Long Island City NYC)
Abstract Expressionist Sculptures sketches for realized Public Art Projects
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Zahra Nazari: American-Iranian, born in Hamedan (studio in Long Island City NYC)
Transparency – Acrylic on Canvas, 36x36in, 2017

The Observer’s Eye – Acrylic on Canvas, 60x49in, 2016
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Five Contemporary Artist’s Solo Exhibits at Artexpo NYC ’18

Artexpo New York April 19-22 Pier 94 NYC, solo exhibitions for four contemporary visual artists at #KhawamGallery Booth 716. Tony Khawam’s Vision of Syria’s War-torn Cities, Aleppo Urban Landscapes; Galen Cheney’s Process-Driven Abstractions; Mkrtich Mazmanian’s Abstract Figurative Sculptures; Rashwan Abdelbaki’s Dis-Figured series and Rana Loutfi’s Poetic Paintings.

Tony Khawam’s Vision of Syria’s War-torn Cities, Aleppo Urban Landscapes at Artexpo NY ’18 with Galen Cheney’s Process-Driven Abstractions, Mkrtich Mazmanian’s Abstract Figurative Sculptures, and Rana Loutfi’s Poetic Paintings

Khawam Gallery presents four contemporary artists at Artexpo New York, April 19-22, 2018, Booth 716
The 40th anniversary of Artexpo NY is gearing up to be an unforgettable experience featuring world-class art, special events, and live entertainment. Join Khawam Gallery at Booth 716 for this unforgettable art experience.

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An Evening with Jeff Whyman – 2/24, 2018

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The Cornell Museum invites you to attend a lecture by sculptor Jeff Whyman on February 23, 2018 4-6pm and a silent auction of 6 mid-size steel sculptures to benefit the Museum sculpture garden planned to open in 2019.

Did you know that the steel used for the sculpture in front of the Cornell came from a funeral home that was being torn down in #DelrayBeach? ✨🏛✨

Hear the whole story from #JeffWhyman, the artist who salvaged the steel and created beauty from the destruction. He will be here to casually discuss his work al for An Evening with Jeff Whyman!