Bashar Alaeddin is a Syrian-born photographer and visual artist based in London. He has been capturing the world around him since he was a child, and his work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Guardian, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.
Born in Damascus in 1982, Bashar grew up surrounded by the beauty of his homeland. He was inspired by the vibrant colors of the city and its people, and he began to take photographs as a way to capture these moments. After graduating from high school, Bashar moved to London to pursue his passion for photography.
In London, Bashar continued to hone his craft and develop his own unique style. His work often focuses on capturing the beauty of everyday life in both urban and rural settings. He has traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East, documenting the lives of people from all walks of life. His photographs have been exhibited in galleries around the world, including at the Tate Modern in London and at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Bashar's work is also featured in several books, including "The Syrian Photographers: A Visual Journey" (2015) and "The Syrian Revolution: A Photographic Journey" (2016). In addition to his photography career, Bashar is also an active member of several humanitarian organizations that are working to help those affected by conflict in Syria. Through his artistry and activism, he hopes to bring attention to issues that are often overlooked or ignored by mainstream media outlets.