- Title: Die-hard fan dedicates gallery to Lebanese singer Fairuz
- Date: 18th February 2021
- Summary: DAMASCUS, SYRIA (FEBRUARY 17, 2021) (REUTERS) PORTRAIT OF LEBANESE SINGER FAIRUZ PAINTED ON FAIRUZ GALLERY DOOR NAMES OF FAIRUZ'S SONGS WRITTEN ON GALLERY'S DOOR / PORTRAIT OF FAIRUZ SIGN READING (Arabic): "FAIRUZ GALLERY" VARIOUS OF SYRIAN ARTIST, FAYZA HALABI, PAINTING IN FAIRUZ-THEMED GALLERY (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) SYRIAN ARTIST, FAYZA HALABI, SAYING: "Fairuz is everything for me and also for Syrian people. We grew up with her, we grew up with Fairuz's voice in our homes with our family." VARIOUS OF HALABI PREPARING MATERIAL, MIXING COLOURS AND PAINTING (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) SYRIAN ARTIST, FAYZA HALABI, SAYING: "In my paintings, I feel that I do something that is just like her (Fairuz). Maybe it is something expressive or impressionist in my mind. Her eyes, her mouth, the hope that she gives, her strong look. I feel that all this Is expressed in my paintings."
- Embargoed: 4th March 2021 11:11
- Keywords: Art Fairouz Fan Gallery Paintings
- Location: DAMASCUS, SYRIA
- City: DAMASCUS, SYRIA
- Country: Syria
- Topics: Arts/Culture/Entertainment,Middle East
- Reuters ID: LVA001E068JTH
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: Syrian artist Fayza Halabi's love for famous singer Fairuz is so deep she has dedicated part of her own gallery for the Lebanese diva.
In the Fairuz-themed room, paintings and pictures of the singer dot every corner, and lyrics of her masterpieces are printed on walls and even coffee cups.
For Halabi, this part of the gallery reflects memories that she and many Syrians lived as they grew fond of the art with which Fairuz has dazzled fans across the Arab world for decades.
The gallery is not simply an exhibit of Fairuz-themed art, but also a meeting point for other exhibitions, musical events, and children's activities, all aimed to introduce Fairuz to different generations, young and old, Halabi said. All of the activities are currently suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Her dream is for the famous singer to know about the gallery and for both to meet in the future.
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