Modern Syrian art
at the British Museum
4 July 2011 –
9 January 2012
Free
Room 34
This display examines the works of modern Syrian artists in the British Museum’s collection.
It features a range of artists including Fateh Moudarres (1922–1999), one of the most important artists in Syria during the second half of the 20th century. There is also a rare triptych by popular poet Adonis (Ahmad Ali Said, b. 1930), as well as a number of artists’ books inspired by his poetry, works on paper by Marwan (b. 1934) and Youssef Abdelké (b. 1951), a selection of mixed media works by Issam Kourbaj (b. 1963) and a diptych by Sabhan Adam (b. 1972).
Fateh Moudarres, Untitled, 2 Gouaches on Wooden Board, 1966 (?), 19.5 x 15.7 cm
2005,0708.0.1–2
Brooke Sewell Permanent Fund