Mother and Patriot
Zouhair Hasib Ali
Born in Hasaka, Syria 1960 of Kurdish origins; Zouhair Hasib would break down barriers as a Kurd. Kurdish people were not allowed to achieve higher education, historically. However, unwavering and determined, he graduated with an art diploma and was at the top tier of his class from the University of Damascus. But this would be only the beginning.
He would later exhibit not only in his hometown of Hasaka but in Europe, Damascus, Dubai and throughout other parts of the Middle East. His works would be featured in governmental buildings, businesses and residences. And there would be many who would be fortunate to have the privilege of his tutelage deemed him “Professor.” He is currently a member of the Union of Plastic Artists in Syria.
Solo exhibitions
1980 Al-Hasakah, the Arab Cultural Center
1989 Germany, Dresden. Palace of Culture
1990 Damascus, Ishtar Gallery
1991 Aleppo, Al-Khanji Hall
2000 Damascus, Nasir Shura Gallery 2002 Damascus, Naseer Shura Gallery 2007 Damascus, Al-Sayed Gallery 2009 Kurdistan Iraq, Sulaymaniyah Sooruka Hall.
2010 Damascus, Mr. Hall
Collective exhibitions
Damascus National Museum Greetings to the martyrs
Sophia, International Youth Exhibition
Amman, Muscat Biennial for Youth
Beirut, with artist Fateh Al-Mudaris, Dar Al Nadwa
2003 Damascus, honoring the late artist Omar Haseeb
2004 Aleppo, Kalimat Gallery
2005 Kurdistan Iraq, Sulaymaniyah Gallery ROJ
2009 France, Paris