Artists
At Antico Contempo, we partner with artists deeply connected to the regions where the original works were created, ensuring each piece carries the same authenticity and soul as its source. Whether they are born in the region and live daily life around ancient ruins or studied classics and devoted their lives to art and history, we take pride in our artists and where they create.
Munir Habib was born and raised in Damascus, Syria. He has been handcrafting mosaics for over 30 years. He draws inspiration from a number of different ancient Mediterranean and North African cultures to create his mosaics, including the beautiful Hellenistic site of Apamea in Greece, the ancient site of Philippopolis in the Hauran province of southern Syria, and more generally, ancient Greek and Roman mosaics located in Mediterranean sites.
Farez Jawad was born and raised in Aleppo, Syria. Growing up in such an ancient city, the mosaic artist draws from his ancient surroundings, frequently visiting the Aleppo Citadel for inspiration. He is also fascinated by the designs of Graeco-Roman mosaics located in eastern Mediterranean sites. His travels have taken him on journeys from Crete to the Kórnik Castle in Poland.
Rami Hann was born and raised in Damascus, Syria. Growing up in such an ancient and historically significant city, he expresses his fascination with art via handcrafted mosaics. He draws inspiration from the arabesque designs of historical landmarks in Damascus, such as the Umayyad Mosque, as well as Medieval Italian mosaic work, weaving together geometric styles from around the Mediterranean. He specializes in highly detailed mosaic crafting, cutting pieces in a plethora of different angles to fit the vision of his piece.
