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Abdallah Dadour

Abdallah Dadour was a celebrated Syrian artist who dedicated his career to painting the city of Damascus and its inhabitants. His realistic yet evocative style, infused with impressionistic and expressionistic elements, made him a key figure in Syrian art.

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Abdallah Dadour, born in Damascus in 1929, was a prominent Syrian painter known for his depictions of Damascus and its people. A graduate of the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome, Dadour's work captured the essence of Damascene daily life and architecture. His paintings, often rendered in a realistic style with impressionistic and expressionistic touches, evoke a sense of nostalgia and memory. Dadour exhibited extensively throughout the Arab world and Europe and his works are held in numerous public and private collections. He passed away in 2021, leaving behind a significant legacy in Syrian art.

Career

  • Studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome.
  • Returned to Damascus and became a leading figure in the Syrian art scene.
  • Known for his paintings depicting scenes of Damascus, including its streets, buildings, and people.
  • Developed a distinctive style that blends realism with impressionistic and expressionistic techniques.
  • Exhibited his work widely in Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Europe, and beyond.
  • His art is part of public and private collections internationally.

Exhibitions

  • Art in Embassies Program, U.S. Embassy in Damascus (2005-2007)
  • Exhibition at the Damascus National Museum

Nationality

Syrian artist

Categories

Expressionism, Impressionism, Realism

Themes

Damascus, daily life, memory

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