Public Collections
Category : Museums, Public Galleries
A selection of works by Syrian artist Ahmad Madoun (1941 - 1983) shown in public collections across Syria and other locations.
Syrian artist Ahmad Madoun’s compositions can be found in public inventories at the National Museum of Damascus, the Museum of Modern Art in Damascus, and the Kamel Gallery, among other notable galleries. As well as public venues, this exceptionally gifted artist has an abundance of work in private collections throughout the world.
The artist was heavily influenced by his birthplace of Palmyra. This historically monumental region and its rich history was critical to informing Madoun’s aesthetic. For more information on Ahmad Madoun’s life, creative process and his distinctive style, see his biography here. To learn more about the glorious ancient city of Palmyra and how it influenced his artistic approach, see our page on Ancient Palmyra.