Lutfi Romein was born in Kraia, Syria, on September 22, 1954. After his studies, he opened his own studio in Damascus, making his sculptures in stone, wood and making many exhibitions. In 1981, he was awarded a scholarship with the Italian consul, he went to study sculpture in Carrara at the Academy of Fine Arts Arts.

Recognized as one of the best sculptors in Syria and in Middle East, he enjoys also in Italy of significant recognition from the artistic world.

Based in France for 20 years, his work is astonishingly diverse both in terms of materials used, mastered techniques and artistic styles.

Solo Exhibitions

1975 - 1979: Five solo exhibitions, Syria.

1980: Matuzia Gallery - Sanremo, Italy

  U.N.E.S.C.O of Paris, France

1981: Il Rondo Gallery – Imperia, Italy

1982: Massa Gallery, Italy

1983: Syrian Cultural of Paris, France

1985: Il Rondo Gallery - Imperia, Italy

1986 Al Said Gallery - Damascus, Syria:

1997: Eishtar Gallery – Damascus, Syria.

1998: Shoura Gallery - Damascus, Syria

1999: Marble Museum - Carrara, Italy

2000: Ishtar Gallery - Damascus, Syria

2001: Shoura Gallery – Damascus, Syria

2002: Victoire Gallery - Châtelet, France

2003: Grande Arche de la Defense, France

2004: Shoura Gallery - Damascus, Syria

2007: Galerie du Portail Levens - Nice, France

2009: Art House Gallery - Damascus, Syria

2010: Chapel of the Observance – Draguignan, France

2018: Smart - Aix en Provence, France

     Atassi Foundation – Dubai, UAE

2019 Gallery Made in... – Venice, Italy

2024: Mission Art Gallery – Beirut, Lebanon