Syrian
Nidal Khaddour
Syrian visual artist in Dubai exploring abstract realism and cityscapes.
Collection
Available works
Biography
About the artist
Nidal Khaddour is a Syrian visual artist based in Dubai. His acrylic on canvas works celebrate abstract realism inspired by his perception of cityscapes, nature and city lights. On the surface, the abstraction draws to cityscapes however, there is a recurring element of nature and light in his works. Technically, the artist builds layers upon layers of paint on canvas but visually, it is unequivocally flat and even.
His works are a harmonious balance of shapes, lines and typically Impressionist colours. The bright, vivid colours emphasise the geometric abstraction and spatial design further, while projecting the artist’s own perception of nature and the cityscape.
Khaddour’s inspiration draws from the despair and state of chaos in his birth country Syria, yet his desire to influence the world instead to see beauty and seek light from darkness radiates from the warmth and pulsating energy of his colourful abstractions. In these testing times, his positive reflections are deeply relevant and a beacon of hope.
Nidal Khaddour is a Syrian visual artist based in Dubai. His acrylic on canvas works celebrate abstract realism inspired by his perception of cityscapes, nature and city lights. On the surface, the abstraction draws to cityscapes however, there is a recurring element of nature and light in his works. Technically, the artist builds layers upon layers of paint on canvas but visually, it is unequivocally flat and even.
His works are a harmonious balance of shapes, lines and typically Impressionist colours. The bright, vivid colours emphasise the geometric abstraction and spatial design further, while projecting the artist’s own perception of nature and the cityscape.
Khaddour’s inspiration draws from the despair and state of chaos in his birth country Syria, yet his desire to influence the world instead to see beauty and seek light from darkness radiates from the warmth and pulsating energy of his colourful abstractions. In these testing times, his positive reflections are deeply relevant and a beacon of hope.
Education
2009 - Bachelor of Fine Arts , College of Fine Arts , Damascus University Syria
Exhibition
May/ 2024 - Group exhibition, Asian Art Platform Gallery, Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong
Nov/ 2023 - Group exhibition, Asian Art Platform Gallery, Affordable Art Fair, Singapore
Jun/ 2023 - THEM, group exhibition, SAHRA Art Gallery, Dubai, DIFC
Jun/ 2023 - Narratives, group exhibition, Etihad Art Gallery, Abu Dhabi
Feb/ 2023 - Spirit of time, group exhibition, Shajah Art Museum, UAE
Nov/ 2022 - Group exhibition, Ajman Art Festival, Dubai
Apr/ 2022 - Metaverse exhibition, Sikka Art & Design, La Biennale Di Metaverse, Dubai
Mar/ 2022 - UNESCO Art Camp, Ajman University, Dubai
Apr/ 2021 - Annual exhibition, Emirates Fine Art Society, Sharjah Art Museum, UAE
Oct/ 2021 - AlMurabbaa, Ajman Art Festival, Dubai
Apr/ 2021 - Art on the creek, collective exhibition, Dubai Culture and Art Authority
Oct/ 2019 - Annual exhibition with Emirates fine art society, Sharjah Art Museum
Mar/ 2019 - Solo Exhibition, Boca restaurant, DIFC, Dubai
Nov/ 2018 - Artistic Experiences-First Session, group exhibition, Emirates Fine Art Society.
Nov/ 2018 - Arab professionals, Group exhibition, Kaleemat Sanat Galeri, Istanbul, Turkey
Nov/ 2018 - Arts meet Jewelry - Solo exhibition, DIFC, Dubai
Sep/ 2018 - Spectrums in memory - Solo exhibition, Fann A Porter Art Gallery, Dubai
Oct/ 2017 - Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, Art in the City Society
Oct/ 2017 - Lilac evening, Cover of Art Map Dubai 26th issue
Sep/ 2015 - Shots of nature and human - Solo exhibition, The French Alliance of Abu Dhabi
Apr/ 2015 - From solid body to liquid cities, Group Palazzo Radetzky, Milan (Italy)
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In the wild
Works on display
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