<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The Syrian Artists Syndicate announced the adoption of a new official logo, following widespread controversy over the previous design, which was met with harsh criticism and ridicule on social media from artists, media professionals, and arts enthusiasts.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/1080;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/a77ec772-236f-4649-a9b4-0db94f10bc0c.webp" width="1080" height="1080" alt=""></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Competition to choose the best design</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The decision was made through an official competition launched by the union, in which 190 designers participated, to select an alternative design that would satisfy members and the public.<br> Young artist Jad Jalilati, a 2020 graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Damascus University, won first place under the supervision of an artistic committee headed by Dr. Fouad Dahdouh, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Damascus.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">New logo symbols and their meanings</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The new logo consists of four artistic symbols within a window-shaped frame, symbolizing communication and openness:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Music: Green top right icon.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Comedy: Orange top left icon.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Tragedy: lower right blue symbol.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Cinema: Part of a traditional film reel in the lower left corner in red.<br> Below, the name of the union appears in both Arabic and English. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:960/540;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/15ff590f-5c1f-4415-b8eb-efa65a023c3a.webp" width="960" height="540" alt=""></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Background on the previous design</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Last July, the Syndicate introduced a new design, incorporating the colors of the current Syrian flag with symbols for music and theater, replacing the old logo, which consisted of the letters "nun" and "qaf" and symbols for cinema and theater.<br> However, this design was widely criticized, with some considering it to be confusing and lacking in artistic value.<br> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1600/1600;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/ef6b7425-0c42-47e1-8f59-b29aa263df94.webp" width="1600" height="1600" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Artists' reactions</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Among the first to criticize the design was artist Firas Ibrahim, who considered it inappropriate for the history of Syrian fine art. He emphasized that Syria abounds with creative individuals capable of producing a visual identity that reflects the value of the union.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This move comes after a new board of directors, headed by artist Mazen Al-Nattour, took over from the previous board headed by Mohsen Ghazi. One of its most prominent decisions was the adoption of the new logo.<br></p>