Kamal Habib Hassan

Kamal Habib Hassan born 1973 is a distinguished Syrian visual artist whose work transcends regional narrative and positions him firmly on the global contemporary art stage. His paintings, collected internationally and auctioned in Christie’s-affiliated events, are celebrated for their distinctive style and symbolic complexity.

Born in Damascus and raised in Tartous, Hassan's talent was recognized at an early age and nurtured through his academic years. He later studied at the Faculty of Fine Arts at Damascus University, building a foundation rooted in classical technique but evolving into a visual language that is uniquely his own.

• Art House, Al-Azm Cultural Center | 2020 | Tripoli, Lebanon

• Reisa City Museum | 2016 | Reisa, Dresden, Germany

• Konooz Fine Art Auction directed by Christie’s | 2015 | London, UK

• Pegas Art Gallery (Joint exhibition with Mai ElKhalifa) | 2015 | Dubai, UAE

• Endless Art Hall | 2013 | Syria

• Studio Rti Hall | 2010 | Istanbul, Turkey

• Pera Art Gallery | 2010 | Istanbul, Turkey

• Mondo Art Gallery | 2010 | Dubai, UAE

• Art House Gallery | 2010 | Dubai, UAE

• Various exhibitions and shows, Showcase Art Gallery | 2008 | Dubai, UAE

• Art 4 Art Gallery | 2007 | Damascus, Syria

• International Live Drawing Competition (First Prize among 80 Socialist Countries & USSR) | 1981 | Tartous, Syria

• Chosen among the Top 100 Artists by NewYorkART.com | New York Art Center | 2021

• First Prize Winner of the Arab Countries Painting Competition | 1985

• First Prize Winner at the International Live Drawing Competition (among 80 artists from Socialist Countries & USSR) | 1981 | Tartous, Syria

Kamal Habib Hassan’s work has garnered notable attention across both regional and international platforms. He was the subject of an in-depth feature by eSyria (2013), which praised his “rational use of color” and his ability to translate philosophical and emotional depth through intricate visual language. His art has been exhibited at major galleries such as Pera Art Gallery in Istanbul, where he was spotlighted for his unique fusion of narrative abstraction and cultural symbolism. His paintings are featured on NewYorkArt.com, a premier platform representing top-tier international artists, with his works valued at up to $250,000 USD. He was also represented in the prestigious Konooz Fine Art Auction in London, an event directed by Christie’s specialists. Listed on Artprice.com, Hassan maintains a strong international collector base. His exhibitions and creative process have also been featured in social media video features, including curated interviews and artist spotlights on platforms like Facebook, expanding his visibility to new generations of global art enthusiasts.

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https://wgsf-london.co.uk/event/2nd-konooz-fine-art-auction/

https://www.artprice.com/artist/635223/kamal-habib-hasan

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http://www.peraartgallery.com/single-tr.php?Kemal_Habib_Hasan