Bashar Azzouz

Title: The curb…My impatience
Media: Silver Gelatin Print
Date: 2001
Dimensions: 9 x 13.5 inches
Edition: 1/5

Artwork courtesy of the artist

Starting Bid: $350

Biography:
Bashar Azzouz was born in Mosul, Iraq and grew up in Beirut, Lebanon. He picked up a camera at a very young age, and was printing in a darkroom at the age of 15. While pursuing his graduate studies in Engineering at Columbia University in the early 80’s, he assisted fashion and advertising photographers.

He worked as a trader for various financial institutions until 1999 and spent his vacations traveling and taking pictures. He now consults in asset allocation, teaches investment management, and dedicates more time to his photography. He always takes his camera on business trips.

Bashar Azzouz also serves on the board of directors of ArteEast.