Exhibitions

A record of exhibitions from 2013 to the present. From Dubai to Beirut, Norway to St. Louis — each show marks a chapter in Rayyes's evolving dialogue with canvas and audience.

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2026 · Solo Exhibition

WARNING! Mr. Y Burns

K Gallery, Dubai · 2026

A new exhibition exploring fire, erasure, and the weight of what remains when identity is set alight. A reckoning with power, loss, and the stubborn persistence of the human.

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Past Exhibitions

2025 · Group Exhibition

New Dimensions

Kalimat Gallery · 2025

A group exhibition bringing together contemporary voices from the Arab world, exploring new directions in painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Rayyes presented works that challenge the boundaries between figuration and abstraction.

2021 · Syrian Art Far North

SYART

Norway · 2021

An international showcase of Syrian artists in exile, presented in the far reaches of Northern Norway. The exhibition examined displacement, memory, and cultural continuity through the lens of artists scattered across the globe.

2016 · Opera Gallery

Arabesque

Beirut Central District, Lebanon · 2016

Presented by Opera Gallery in the heart of Beirut, this exhibition explored the enduring language of arabesque through a contemporary lens. Rayyes contributed works weaving traditional motifs with personal narrative.

2014 · Opera Gallery, DIFC

The Greater Middle East Unveiled

Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai · 2014

A landmark exhibition at Opera Gallery DIFC unveiling the depth and complexity of contemporary art from across the Greater Middle East. Rayyes presented large-scale canvases addressing identity and transformation.

2014 · Art Fair

STL Outsider Art Fair

St. Louis, USA · 2014

Rayyes exhibited at the STL Outsider Art Fair in St. Louis, bringing his distinctive visual language to an American audience for the first time. The work resonated with collectors drawn to raw, unfiltered expression.

2013 · Exhibition

Alserkal Cultural Foundation

Dubai, UAE · 2013

An early career-defining exhibition at the Alserkal Cultural Foundation in Dubai, where Rayyes first established his presence in the UAE art scene with works exploring Syrian identity and the human condition.

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