Moustafa Farroukh

Moustafa Farroukh was a foundational Lebanese painter whose naturalist works portrayed the country’s landscapes, rural life, people, and cultural heritage. After studying in Rome and Paris, he returned to Beirut and helped establish the solo-exhibition tradition while also teaching at the American University of Beirut. Through painting, writing, and art education, Farroukh played a major role in shaping modern Lebanese art.