2025 Hrair exhibition s

TIMELESS STROKES:
The Oil Paintings of HRAIR

October 18 – October 28, 2025

Internationally acclaimed for his masterful horse paintings and diverse artistic style, Hrair brings a lifetime of creativity and vision to this special exhibition.

Opening Artist Reception
Saturday, October 18, 2025
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This is a rare opportunity to meet Hrair and experience his remarkable artistic journey. Collectors and art enthusiasts are invited to enjoy an afternoon of art, conversation, and inspiration.

HRAIR

Rhythms of Power
39.25×27.25 inches, oil on board
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Dance of the Stallions
39.25×27.25 inches, oil on board
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More than 30 pieces will be exhibited.
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if you wish to view the collection.

Hrair, Hrair Diarbekirian

Equus in Harmony
39.25×39.25 inches, oil on canvas
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HRAIR dominant theme is the horses, a symbol of male virility, strength, and mastery – the semi–mythical stallion and the centaur sprung from the legends of Phoenicia and the ancients Orient. These are high–spirited and lively steeds moving at a frisky trot, bucking and kicking in a whirling gallop, alert even at rest. Often the horse is accompanied by a “flower – woman” whose curling tresses intermingle with the spirals of his mane – an unreal doll – figure spellbound in willing passivity as if engendered from the flanks of the hose – male in an echo that recalls the creation of Eve

Linda Stepanian, Hrair Diarbekirian and Lebanese Consul General Mr. Bashir Saad Sarkis.
Linda Stepanian, Hrair Diarbekirian and Lebanese Consul General Mr. Bashir Saad Sarkis

Symbolistic Art Exhibition July 1 – July 15, 2023
Opening artist reception: July 1, 2023
11:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Sepon Stepanian, Linda Stepanian and Hrair Diarbekirian
Sepon Stepanian, Linda Stepanian and Hrair Diarbekirian

HRAIR
Diarbekirian was born in Beirut, Lebanon 1946.

Studied art at the Academie Libanaise des Beaux Arts (ALBA).

1964, 3 Golden Medals for his tapestries for the Presidential Place in Beirut.

1965 Gold Medal, Sursock Museum, Lebanon.

1971 Gold Medal, Rome, Italy.

1989 Prize of the European Excellency, Paris.

2010 BIAF Beirut

2011 Gold Medal “St. Mesrob”.

2012 Oscar of the European Excellency, Dusselforf.

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

– Queen Elizabeth the second of England

– King Fahad Bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia

– King Hussain Bin Talal of Jordan

– Prince Rainier of Monaco

– Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

– Shaikha Badriah Al Sabah of Kuwait

– Sheikh Mubarak Al Sabah of Kuwait

– Antony Quinn

– George Peppard

– Liza Minnelli

– Kirk Douglas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMELESS STROKES: The Oil Paintings of HRAIR

October 18 – October 28, 2025
Opening Artist Reception: Saturday, October 18 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Stephanie’s Art Gallery | La Cañada Flintridge, California

Stephanie’s Art Gallery proudly presents TIMELESS STROKES: The Oil Paintings of HRAIR, a solo exhibition celebrating the luminous work of Lebanese-Armenian artist HRAIR. Internationally recognized for his expressive depictions of horses and dynamic human figures, HRAIR brings his vibrant vision and masterful technique to Los Angeles for a limited engagement from October 18 to October 28, 2025.

HRAIR has arrived in Los Angeles to personally attend the opening reception on Saturday, October 18, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering collectors and art lovers a rare opportunity to meet the artist and experience his creative journey firsthand.

Known for his extraordinary ability to capture movement, emotion, and energy, HRAIR’s paintings transcend traditional realism, blending bold texture, rich color, and symbolic abstraction. His signature technique—layering oil paint with intricate impasto and rhythmic linework—creates an almost sculptural surface that shimmers with light and vitality. Each stroke reveals his deep connection to the spirit of his subjects, especially his celebrated horses, which embody strength, freedom, and grace.

HRAIR’s works are a fusion of Middle Eastern warmth and European artistic sophistication, shaped by his years of exploration and devotion to fine art. His horses and figures emerge from a symphony of color—golden tones, earthy textures, and hints of celestial blue—capturing both the physical power and the inner soul of his subjects.

Over the course of his distinguished career, HRAIR’s art has been exhibited internationally and collected by admirers across continents. His work continues to inspire those who see painting as not just an image, but an experience—a dialogue between artist, subject, and viewer.

This special exhibition at Stephanie’s Art Gallery will feature more than 25 original works by HRAIR, all available for acquisition. Guests are invited to join for an afternoon of art, conversation, and inspiration, and to celebrate the timeless beauty of one of the region’s most gifted painters.

Exhibition Details:
Title: TIMELESS STROKES: The Oil Paintings of HRAIR
Dates: October 18 – 28, 2025
Opening Artist Reception: Saturday, October 18 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Stephanie’s Art Gallery, 466 Foothill Blvd, La Cañada Flintridge, CA

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Phone: (818) 790-4908
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