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Malva A Day at the Beach Impressionist Painting#2085201

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Malva A Day at the Beach Impressionist Painting#2085201
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Omar Hamdi Malva, who just signs his paintings as Malva, was born in Syria in 1951. He pursued his talents at the University of Fine Arts in Beirut, finishing his studies in 1972. He continued his thirst for knowledge, later studying at various universities in Europe. Like any artist trying to make a name for themself, Malva found teaching positions to substitute his income. He taught for two years at the University of Fine Arts located in Damascus, as well as other higher education facilities. Malva was also a graphic designer, a painter at the Ministry of Education, as well as an art critic and art director for the magazine Al Fursan. He became an Austrian citizen in 1978, adopting the more Westernized name of George Severios Malva. This allowed him to reach a whole new audience; however, he was not well received. It wasn?t until 1979, when Herbert Arnot sponsored Malva in the art world, allowing his work to be shown throughout Europe and the United States, did Malva gain international acceptance and acclaim. Malva is known for his wonderful impressionistic style, although his work has also been classified as being expressionistic since he bears his soul and paints his emotions, making them true extensions of his being. Now, later in his career, Malva is moving in a more abstract direction, but still with the same bright colors and broad brushstrokes.
Malva has had about 23 one-man shows in Syria, Lebanon, Austria, and the United States. He has also participated in group shows ...
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<tr><td>Condition:excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1990</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:America</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:22</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:4</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:24</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Malva A Day at the Beach Impressionist Painting</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, USA</td></tr>
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