Walid el-Masri Syria, b. 1979

Ayyam Gallery London is pleased to announce Cocoon, a solo exhibition by Paris-based Lebanese painter Walid El Masri, from 5 June until 2 August, 2014. Featuring a new body of work, Cocoon will reflect a departure from the artist’s ongoing Chair series in which an inanimate object provided a point of entry for meditative explorations of the equilibrium of life despite its unpredictable nature. In contrast, the artist’s recent works have been inspired by the violent conflict that has besieged his native Syria.

Ayyam Gallery Jeddah is pleased to present Contemporary Arabia, a multimedia exhibition featuring a selection of established and emerging Arab artists, including Samia Halaby, Tammam Azzam, and Shaweesh, to be held 5 May until 7 June 2014.

Ayyam Gallery Jeddah is pleased to present The Seat of Perception III, a solo exhibition of paintings by Lebanese artist Walid El-Masri, from 4 June - 10 July 2013.

“The Seat of Perception II”, a solo exhibition of new works by Lebanese artist Walid El-Masri, continues the artist’s unfailing exploration and reinterpretation of the form of the chair.

Ayyam Gallery DIFC is pleased to present 'The Seat of Perception', a solo exhibition of new works by Lebanese artist Walid El-Masri, from 3 December until 10 January 2013.

From 4 July to 31 July 2012, Ayyam Gallery, Beirut will proudly present ‘Melting Pot’, an exhibition featuring a selection of work by some of the Arab world’s most exciting artistic talents.

On November 12, 2009, Ayyam Gallery, Dubai is proud to present Walid El Masri in his first solo show in the United Arab Emirates.

Walid El Masri spends his time exploring the notion of 'chairs'. He slowly builds up his paintings from a blank canvas to a meaningful entity that captures the moment.

Ayyam Gallery opened its doors in Dubai on May 29th 2008. The opening night was well attended and there was a special electricity in the air. Most of Ayyam Gallery's artists were flown into Dubai for this special occasion.