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Raffi Tokatlian was born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1957. He is a sculptor of remarkable talent and is acclaimed as one of the finest figurative artists in his country.

Raised in a family of Armenian artists, he grew up reading stories about art. Inspired by the 15th century painters, he was also influenced by surrealists and describes his style as "Surrealmythoclassical".

Tokatlian absorbed an extended range of techniques mainly concentrating on the lost wax method of bronze casting and patinas.

He studied in Beirut at the Fine Art School before moving to Paris in 1981, integrating the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in both fine arts and interior design.

Tokatlian brings his skills, like experience and the profound respect of mankind together in his powerful sculptures. He is a creator  of series of captivating works that celebrate freedom, justice and above all spiritual love in all its meanings.

His sculptures are found in many museums around the world, his solo exhibitions include countries like New York, Tokyo, Moscow, Venice, Zurich and other. A selection of his sculptures was permanently exhibited in his gallery "Connaissances des Arts" in Down Town Beirut, Saifi village for twelve years and now he has relocated to his new gallery.