Thaer Maarouf is a Syrian painter, born in 1972 in Shahba, Syria. He holds a master’s degree in fine arts from the Lebanese University in Beirut. Maarouf’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions across Dubai, Kuwait, Singapore, Philippines, Lebanon, Syria, the UK, Monaco, Netherlands, France, Spain, Germany, and Austria. His art is a part of permanent collections of various museums in the Middle East, Singapore and the USA.

His artistic spectrum spans from drawings and paintings to installations, conceptual art, performances, and video art.

Thaer Maarouf is distinguished by his depth and versatility, which shine through his art. His works are described as narratives of the unseen, attempting to reveal what lies behind everyday scenes, like secrets beneath the surface, in a coded, indirect manner, constantly seeking to bend reality to tell the whole truth.

His art is also noted for its use of symbolism to highlight human rights issues in the Middle East, as well as the conditions of the displaced populations affected by the regional upheaval in the Levant.