Born: Beirut, Lebanon 1943

Individual Exhibitions: Spanning more than three decades:

Beirut, Lebanon: in 1968, 69, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 91-2002, 2003

Tripoly, Lebanon: in 1986, 88, 90

Baalbek, Lebanon: in 1993, 98

Saydon, Lebanon: in 1992, 95

Damascus, Syria: in 1986, 91

Riyad, Saoudi Arabia: in 1983, 84, 2003

Jeddah, Saoudi Arabia: in 1984, 2003

London, UK: “Gallery Roshan” in 1984

Group Exhibitions: More than fifty group exhibits in Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan, USA, Russia (former Soviet Union), Japan, Brazil, Spain and several African countries.

Collectibles: Several of his works were purchased by collectors and museums:

The Museum of Modern Art, Boston, USA.

The Royal lounge at Jeddah International Airport, Saoudi Arabia.

The Jordanian Royal Museum, Jordan.

Baghdad museum of modern art, Iraq.

Beit-Eldine Museum in Lebanon (a 150 ft. long painting).

Ministry of education, Lebanon.

Several Lebanese Banks and Firms bought his works.

Awards: Major awards and recognition

Outstanding Arabian artist award for creativity.

Sudanese government award for the advancement of the art.

Recognition: Saoudi Arabia (2003), United Arab Emirates (2003), Alexandria Egypt
(2001), Lebanon (1999, 2000). Recognized and mentioned in numerous book, references and dissertations. Who’s Who of Arab artists.

Publications and Books: An art critic, author, journalist and poet.

His Books: “Abdel Halim Radwi and the Modern Saudi Art”, in two languages Arabic and English.

“Aref El-Rayes: an Onthological study” a book that studies and analysis the life and work of a famous Lebanese sculptor.

“Road to Peace” a book about the Lebanese civil war and It’s effect on art.

“Close to Home” a book about the paintings of Jamil Mlaeb (a Lebanese artist) during the Lebanese civil war (1975-77).

“Sophism in Arab Art” a book about abstract Arab Art.

“History of Modern Lebanese Art” a book sponsored by the UNESCO (a branch of the United Nations).

“Silence does not disturb the Dead” a collection of poems.

“Verses Unfit for Publication” a political book that criticizes the dictatorship in Iraq.

1968-Present : An art critic at several Lebanese and Gulf news papers. Active in art, Lecturing and invited to participate in numerous symposia.

• Direction of his art: Modern and abstract art with emphasis on mixed media and experimentation with new materials.