LATEST: Larry Gallery Belgium
Presents Samir Farah
at the Common Ground Exhibition
I'm delighted that a selection of my work has taken part in the Common Ground exhibition, curated by Larry Gallery in two locations in the charming city of Kortrijk, Belgium.
"The strength of Samir Farah's work is surely his Atmospheric Consistency. Whether he is painting Giverny or London, there is a "Samir Farah filter", a soft, nostalgic haze that unifies his portfolio. He doesn't just paint a place; he paints the memory of a place. "Morning Ice Cream Seller on the Beach" is a triumph of narrative through light. It feels like a still from a Fellini "filmpoetic", briefly captured, and human".
Rita Cerciello
Art Critic & Curator
Singulart
EXHIBITIONS
COMING IN APRIL 2026
"Showcase, Samir Farah at The Gallery"
Warlingham, Surrey, UK
11 October 2025 - 7 November 2025
"Showcase, Samir Farah at The Gallery"
Warlingham, Surrey, UK
4 April 2026 - 17 April 2026
PRESS & REVIEWS
'Samir's biggest strength is his ability to create atmosphere. Whether it’s the quiet of “Beach and Urban Skyline Under Full Moon” or the warmth in “Lunch in Annecy”, his paintings make us feel something. One of my favourite works is “Textures of the Past: East London, 1902”. Small in size but rich in detail and memory, and brings history to life in a warm, human way!'
'His paintings capture atmosphere and light with a sense of calm presence, revealing beauty in both the everyday and the fleeting. Whether evoking a crowded city street or a horizon at rest, his work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the simple poetry of seeing.'
Art Dependence, October 2025 Edition
Path To Inspiration
Art heals!
A long career in the news media as a senior executive in London, and a childhood spent in Lebanon during its civil war in the 1970s and 80s, meant that I saw too much of what's wrong with the world. But I knew, of course, that there is also so much to celebrate, and so I needed a constant reminder of all that is good and beautiful. Self-taught art provided that, and it became a lifeline. In the end, the decision to quit the all consuming day job in favour of a life of art was easy to make.
My art is an exploration of movement, light, and presence, capturing fleeting moments in both urban and natural landscapes. I am particularly drawn to scenes that reflect only a glimpse of human presence, whether in a bustling city street or along a quiet horizon.​​
For me, art is about presence, even if that presence is observed from a distance. Each painting is an invitation to pause, to look more closely, and to rediscover the poetry of everyday life.