In a world obsessed with flawless beauty, Zina Khair’s art collection tells a different story—one where imperfection is celebrated, not hidden. Raised in a Damascus home overflowing with the symbolist canvases of Fateh Moudaress, Khair’s eye was trained early to appreciate the offbeat: uneven eyes, lopsided features, and the quiet power of the unconventional. Her journey as a collector began not with luxury accessories, but with a painting bought from her first paycheck—a bold move that set the tone for decades of championing Syrian artists. Khair’s Dubai apartment now resembles a living museum, brimming with emotionally charged works by modern masters like Safwan Dahoul and Marwan Kassab-Bachi, as well as satirical portraits by Sabhan Adam that challenge society’s narrow beauty ideals. For Khair, the true value of art lies in the spark of connection—a flash of recognition that transcends names and price tags. In her world, every piece is a conversation, and every imperfection is an invitation to look closer. #SyrianArt #MiddleEasternArt #ArtCollectors