Chaouki Chamoun, a towering figure in Lebanese art, was born in 1942, in an era when his homeland was already undergoing profound transformations. Graduating with honors from the Lebanese University in 1972, he set out for the United States to refine his craft and open new horizons for his artistic sensibility. In 1975, he earned a Master of Fine Arts from Syracuse University, then continued his studies and experiments at the prestigious New York University until 1979. Immersed in the cultural effervescence of New York, he forged an artistic identity deeply rooted in a dialogue between Mediterranean heritage and Western modernity.

From 1975 onwards, Chamoun began exhibiting across the globe, seizing every opportunity to share his vision. More than forty solo exhibitions and over sixty group shows trace a creative path marked by insatiable curiosity and a constant desire to explore new forms of expression. Each of his exhibitions becomes a meeting ground for cultures, a space where painting engages with history, memory, and emotion.

Alongside his work as an artist, Chamoun devoted himself passionately to teaching, passing on to his students not only technique but also a vision that sees art as a bridge between people and across eras. His influence also reached into interior architecture, a field in which, from 1989 onwards, he left his mark on major New York projects. His creations, at once functional and aesthetically refined, bear the signature of a mind capable of weaving together space and light in a subtle, harmonious balance.

International recognition was quick to follow. In 2007, he set a record sale for a living Lebanese artist at a prestigious Christie’s auction. This achievement confirmed his singular place on the global art scene, not only as a creator, but as an ambassador of a culture engaged in an ongoing dialogue with the world. Ranked by Art Price among the fifty most influential newly auctioned artists worldwide, Chamoun established himself as an essential voice in contemporary art.

In 2011, Arabian Business magazine named him among the 500 most influential Arab personalities, a recognition that acknowledged not only his talent but also his commitment to projects extending far beyond the artistic sphere. Since 2008, he has offered his work in charity auctions supporting educational and social institutions, channeling his art toward causes that foster knowledge and solidarity. These acts of generosity reveal an artist deeply aware of his role in the world around him.

Today, Chaouki Chamoun embodies a rare union of technical mastery, poetic sensibility, and human engagement. His canvases, imbued with flashes of light and color, are fragments of both a personal and collective narrative. They invite us to journey beyond visible borders, into inner landscapes where memory, hope, and beauty converge. In each of them resounds the conviction that art, beyond aesthetics, is a universal language capable of uniting souls.

'Will meet again' 2023,  Acrylic on Canvas
80 X 80 cm

'Not Forbidden' 2022,  Acrylic on canvas
80 X 80 cm

'Falling in love CIII' 2023, Acrylic on canvas
80 X 80 cm

'Floating in Love III' 2021,  Acrylic on canvas
80 x 80 cm,