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Historical Figure

Louay Kayyali

French Mandate

Syrian modern artist who represented Syria at the 1961 Venice Biennale alongside Fateh Moudarres; known for powerful socially conscious paintings. Studied and taught at Damascus University after returning from Rome. He is best known for represented syria at venice biennale 1961; paintings auctioned at christie's.

Connection to Damascus

Studied and taught at Damascus University after returning from Rome.

Known for

Represented Syria at Venice Biennale 1961; paintings auctioned at Christie's.

Lifespan

1934-01-20 – 1978-01-26

Biography

Syrian modern artist who represented Syria at the 1961 Venice Biennale alongside Fateh Moudarres; known for powerful socially conscious paintings. Studied and taught at Damascus University after returning from Rome. He is best known for represented syria at venice biennale 1961; paintings auctioned at christie's.