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March - 5 April 2010
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Evening Monday 8 March 2010 at 7pm Inauguration by H.E. Afif Ayyub, Ambassador of Lebanon |
Coffee
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From the very beginning, Hrair's artistic career has been crowned with success both in Lebanon and abroad, with numerous exhibitions held worldwide. By his work, Hrair has influenced the history of contemporary Lebanese art. His art imposes itself by its harmony, balance and stability and thus lies on the undefined frontiers where painting and music come together
Hrair's dominant
theme is the horse, symbol of male virility, strength and mastery. Often
the horse is accompanied by a "flower-woman" whose curling
tresses intermingle with the spirals of his mane - an unreal doll-figure
that recalls the creation of Eve.
Hrair, golden-fingered magician - Hrair the graceful maker of ethereal
and diaphanous flower women undulating like lilies - Hrair the Eastern
of arabesques and innovative calligraphy
Yet whatever
his theme, it is the rich wealth of ornament that dominates his work.
This richness is emphasized by the choice of colors bursting forth with
violent life - oranges, greens, reds, and gold that fill the canvas
with stirring exhilaration.
His artwork can be found in collections around the world from Queen
Elizabeth II, the Middle Eastern Royal families, Jacqueline Kennedy
Onasis, Antony Quinn, Prince Rainier of Monaco, Liza Minelli and Kirk
Douglas
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