Safwan Dahoul, born in 1961 in Hama, Syria, is one of the most prominent contemporary Arab artists. He began his artistic journey at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Damascus, where he studied under modernist masters, and later earned a doctorate in Plastic Arts from the Higher Institute of Plastic Arts in Mons, Belgium.
Dahoul is best known for his melancholic, monochromatic Dream series, an ongoing body of work that began in the late 1980s. These paintings explore universal themes such as solitude, alienation, and longing, often portrayed through a recurring female figure. His art blends contemporary figuration with influences from Cubism, Assyrian, and Pharaonic art, reflecting both personal and collective emotional experiences.
Discover contemporary artworks by Safwan Dahoul, browse recent artworks and buy online.
Categories: contemporary syrian artists.
Artistic domains:
No artwork available yet.
Account type:
Artist,
member since 2025 (Country of origin Syria).
Buy Safwan Dahoul's latest works on ArtMajeur:
Discover great art by contemporary artist Safwan Dahoul. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.
Published in ArtMajeur Magazine
The Artist was highlighted in an article in ArtMajeur Magazine
Biography
Safwan Dahoul, born in 1961 in Hama, Syria, is one of the most prominent contemporary Arab artists. He began his artistic journey at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Damascus, where he studied under modernist masters, and later earned a doctorate in Plastic Arts from the Higher Institute of Plastic Arts in Mons, Belgium.
Dahoul is best known for his melancholic, monochromatic Dream series, an ongoing body of work that began in the late 1980s. These paintings explore universal themes such as solitude, alienation, and longing, often portrayed through a recurring female figure. His art blends contemporary figuration with influences from Cubism, Assyrian, and Pharaonic art, reflecting both personal and collective emotional experiences.
A redirection has been made from YourArt to ArtMajeur, as the two platforms have merged.
All content, artworks, and artist spaces are now available here.
You can continue browsing on ArtMajeur, the largest online art platform in the world.
Follow Safwan Dahoul!
Get artworks by Safwan Dahoul delivered directly to your inbox!
Early access to new works
Be informed of Safwan Dahoul exhibitions near you
Receive exclusive offers for works you liked or added to your cart