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Green House Enigma
oil, acrylic on board 24'' x 30''
Hariri was born in Tehran, Iran, and immigrated to the United States to attend college in the early 1990s. He spent over ten years working on design projects ranging from concert halls and museums to award-winning glass designs, such as stairs for various Apple stores. In addition, he spent five years studying painting and printmaking at the Art Students League of New York, during which time he also served as a teaching assistant and as a member of the board of directors. Hariri has exhibited widely, both nationally and internationally, with pieces included in various public and private collections in the United States,
as well as Italy, Spain, Hong Kong, and Japan. Recent awards include selection as one of Smack Mellon “Hot Picks” and the NYFA Artist Fellowship.
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