Khaled Alkhani

A painter originally from Syria, Khaled Alkhani arrived in France in 2011, forced to flee his homeland after taking part in protests against Bashar al-Assad. The violence that has shaken—and continues to shake—his country deeply marks his work.

Khaled Alkhani and the Female Figure

The solitary, anonymous woman lies at the heart of his artistic approach. Tall, elegant, and silent silhouettes are draped in vibrant colours—a pictorial expression of the artist’s emotions. With textured surfaces and a fluid gestural style, Alkhani’s life-sized female figures captivate the viewer.

An Expressionist and Committed Body of Work

“Khaled Alkhani’s contemporary expressionism banishes painful memories. His majestic art speaks of a life that endlessly resists, and his painting dazzles in its breadth,” writes art critic Christian Noorbergen.

Khaled Alkhani’s work has been exhibited internationally, including in France, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Germany.