Recognition
In 1991, in addition to numerous other international citations and honors, France further recognized his artistic achievements by awarding him the highly regarded distinction of Chevalier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres; (Knight, Order of Arts and Letters).
The Royal Swedish Consulate in Aleppo, Syria is located on a street named after the artist.
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