Teatro, City Centre Rotana’s latest restaurant, hosted an art exhibition of international painter Georges Bassil, which included 12 acrylic paintings showcasing his special Doha masterpiece collection.

The art exhibit was done at the hotel’s stunning gallery area in front of Teatro, where guests had the opportunity to admire the artistic creations beautifully hung on the walls. They were also treated to a roster of delectable canapes prepared the hotel’s master chefs and invited to enjoy Teatro’s Golden Hours.  

On this occasion, Joseph Coubat, general manager City Centre Rotana, Doha, said:  ”We are delighted to host this exhibition of an Arab international painter who has selected our upscale restaurant “Teatro” to exhibit his masterpieces, aligning with the restaurant’s theatrical atmosphere, contemporary artistic design and amazing decore. The walls feature a lot of paintings that was specially painted for Teatro in harmony with the dim lighting and warm colors to be an inspirational factor for our guests. And today with the hosting of Georges Bassil’s art exhibition, we showcase that Teatro isn’t just a restaurant, but is a perfect place to spend a distinctive experience, live a great lifestyle with multiple dining options and amazing ambiance transferring our guests from a country to another.”

Bassil said: ”It is my pleasure to present my special Doha collection at City Centre Rotana, a five-star venue showcasing not only excellent hospitality but also a preferred hotel in the city for events and arts. My paintings evoke various artistic moods and I aim to have the art fanatics relate to each stroke and color done on these paintings.”

This is the first time to exhibit my paintings in Qatar, 12 special paintings have been allocated for display at “Teatro” restaurant due to its astonishing  ambience representing distinct sensations directing the comfort in the visitors’ hearts” said Georges Bassil.” The main theme of my paintings is the human form as this is the most important figure in my memory. My works can be understood by anyone who loves freedom” he added.

Bassil was born in Lebanon in 1965, and his career is characterised by diversity as he owns a considerable number of art galleries, in addition to the positive reputation of his paintings on international level. Bassil’s paintings have been exhibited in many countries, including Lebanon, France, Jordan, Britain, Canada, the UAE, Syria, the Netherlands, Finland, and Spain. - TradeArabia News Service