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Adnan Charara
"Historia II" Colorful, Allegory, 21st century & 19th century

2015 - 2016

About the Item

"Historia II" may at first seem a satire on Munch's well-known dark and foreboding Norwegian paintings, but it is, in fact, an allegory upon the state in which humanity finds itself in the 21st century compared to the 19th and early 20th centuries: suffering from hysteria and the uncertain conditions in which we are living. The artist has said this painting reflects humanities foibles and whether we have the time and hope to overcome them. There is no accusation here, no one is right or wrong, we just do not want to repeat history's prior mistakes. Adnan Charara is a Lebanese-American artist who has lived and worked in the U.S. since 1982. With an unquenchable thirst to create since he was a child, he drew, painted, sculpted and assembled his way from Seattle to Boston to Detroit, where he currently makes his artistic home. Adnan works in multiple mediums with several ideas at a time, treating his studio practice like a detail-oriented factory. His hard-working dedication is masked, however, by his whimsical and humorous treatment of serious subjects. Adnan resides in Dearborn, a quick drive from the Cass Corridor neighborhood that houses his studio. He bought the historic Astro building in 2011 with an ambitious plan to develop it into a multifunctional space, including an exquisite gallery, gift shop, two store-fronts and his sprawling subdivided studio. That plan has come to life with the help of architects and designers, and he continues to focus his energy on both his artwork and his community involvement. Adnan was featured on the PBS series Arab-American Stories in 2012. Recently he was nominated for a Smithsonian Fellowship and was honored by the Arab American Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he has served on the boards of several arts institutions, and has exhibited all over the United States and internationally, in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
  • Creator:
    Adnan Charara (1962, Lebanese, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2015 - 2016
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.57 in (87.81 cm)Width: 44.5 in (113.03 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Detroit, MI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU128616998772
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