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PAINTINGS BY ALI HAMMOUDTRANSCRIPT
SOMEWORKALI HAMMOUD
BIOGRAPHY
Born in Beirut in 1954, Ali showed a passion for art at an early age.
His early display of talent led to commissions to draw famous
politicians, iconic religious figures such as saints and later he had
the opportunity to join the School of Fine Art in Beirut in 1970 at
the age of 16. Working and studying, he promoted his art to, art
collectors and art dealers. During this period, Ali had a number of
exhibitions and his love for travel plus his vision of the future lead
to a journey to England in the year 1975. In his continuous longing
to create, Ali applied and was accepted to the prestigious fine art
schools in England, Dunstable College of Fine Art. While in
London, he met many mature and famous artists such as David
Hockney, and was moved by his ingenious ability to transmit his
wild imagination into paintings. Although influenced by Hockney,
an early friendship with Basil Alkazzi in Kuwait in 1982, was Ali’s’
principal inspiration. This was a break from abstract expressionism
to the process itself of painting freely. Ali was later recognized by
Mr. Alkazzi who’s work now is in many historic and famous
museums all over the world. In 1980 Ali graduated from Dunstable
College of Arts which marked the beginning of his world traveling
and paintings. Ali feels that travelling is a necessity. Traveling
feeds him creatively and provides answers to his inner questions.
Some locations made such a impression on his soul that he knows
they shaped the direction of his work.
EXHIBITIONS
2000-2008 selling work online to private collectors across the
world1999 Solo show Alkuzama Hotel, Riyadh1994 Group show,
Sursock Gallery, Sursock Museum, Lebanon1993 Group show, The
Art Shop, Dubai1992 Group show, International Art Exhibition,
Sharjah1992 Group show, Royal Society of Portrait Painters
Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London1991 Group show, Luton
Museum, Beds1990 Group show, The Walter Rothschild Museum,
Tring, Bucks1989 Group show, The Arndale Centre, Luton,
Beds1988 Group show, The Howard Centre, Bedford1987 Group
show, Royal Academy Summer show, London.1986 Group show,
Abdullah Al Salem Hall, Kuwait.1985 Group show, International Art
Center, Kuwait. 1984 Group show, Rochane Gallery, Kuwait1983
Group show, International Art Festival, Kuwait.1981 Group show,
Union Méditerranéenne pour l'Art Moderne, Beirut, Lebanon
CONDENSATION
SIZE 46x60 CM
ACRYLIC ON PAPER
ASCENSION
SIZE 46X60 CM
ACRYLIC ON PAPER
ASCENSION III
SIZE 70X100 CM
ACRYLIC ON PAPER
ASCENSION IV
SIZE 70X100 CM
ACRYLIC ON PAPER
ASCENSION VI
SIZE 70X100 CM
ACRYLIC ON PAPER
ASCENSION VII
SIZE 70X100 CM
ACRYLIC ON PAPER
PRAY AT DUSK
SIZE 70X100 CM
ACRYLIC ON PAPER
DAY DREAMING
SIZE 70X100 CM
ACRYLIC ON PAPER
ORIGINAL PAINTINGS CAN BE PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM THE ARTIST
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