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.