Fayez Barakat

Fayez Barakat is a fifth-generation ancient art dealer and the owner of Barakat Gallery. Once a friend to prominent 20th century artists, like Dali, Picasso and Warhol, Fayez Barakat is one of the world’s most prominent art collectors.

Parallel to his success in the antiquities business, Barakat pursued a passion for painting, initially inspired by Pablo Picasso. Though he ceased painting for years, in 2010, he publicly exhibited his works, revealing a diverse range of styles and techniques. His paintings, categorized as abstracts yet defined by him as a form of realism, defy conventional abstract art concepts, representing his thoughts, feelings, and soul.

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