The Economic Times

Peter Besharo was a Pennsylvania handyman whose secret paintings were found only after his death; 69 works were discovered in a garage, and some are now at the Smithsonian

Peter Besharo, a talented handyman from Pennsylvania, had his paintings unearthed after his passing in 1960. Discovered in an unassuming garage, his artwork delves into the depths of isolation, spirituality, and the narratives of American history. As a Syrian immigrant, he often grappled with feelings of alienation, which profoundly shaped his creative journey.