With the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian artists began unveiling long-hidden works and capturing a long-awaited sense of liberation.
In a powerful piece, Saria Almidani explores this artistic awakening, from Youssef Abdelke’s concealed charcoal portrait of Assad, to images of toppled statues turned into acts of catharsis, and Tammam Azzam’s poignant depictions of the devastated urban landscape.
Aftermath
How Syrian Artists Captured Liberation, Memory and Return
Saria AlMidani, AlJumhuria.net, August 12, 2025