Greeting to artist Nazir Nasrallah

In appreciation of the crucial role he played throughout his eventful career and his great contribution to the development of the Syrian artistic movement, the Candles of Peace Society held an art exhibition in memory of the late Syrian artist Nazir Nasrallah.

Hosted by the Arab Cultural Centre in Abu Romaneh, the exhibition showcases scores of paintings drawn by Nasrallah in different stages of his career.

Head of the Candles of Peace Society Lina Rezk said that the event is held in appreciation of Nasrallah and his great innovative experience, pointing out that scores of outstanding Syrian artists were taught by Nasrallah.

Artist Nihad al-Essa said that the exhibits shed light on Nasrallah’s unique and creative style in which he managed to employ music and Arabic calligraphy in an excellent way.

Artist Fatima Esber said that pioneer artists such as Nasrallah should always be live in the memories of young generations, underlining the necessity of publishing books about the great contributions offered by Nasrallah and other pioneers of Syrian art.

The event was followed by a symposium highlighting the late artist’s rich experience which will remain a salient feature in Syria’s cultural and artistic life.

Nasrallah, who passed away last April, was born in Damascus in 1946. He graduated from the fine arts faculty, Damascus University in 1974 and continued his post-graduate studies in Paris. After his return, he taught at the fine arts faculty, sculpture department for three decades. He held scores of solo and collective exhibitions and some of his works are displayed at the Ministry of Culture, the National Museum and the Arab World Institute in Paris.

K.Q.