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“Behind the Filter”: An Unfiltered Version of Beauty, Choice, and Identity

Art World, Cinema, CultureMay 1, 20255KViews 7Likes 0Comments

An Article by D. M. (649 words, 3 min. read) A Journey That Breaks Through the Screen On April 28 at 5:30 PM at ABC Dbayeh, Behind the Filter came to life as part of the Women Film Festival, inviting viewers into a world few dare to show. Executive producer and format creator Micheline…

Please Stop Insulting Our Intelligence!

Art, CultureApril 27, 2025802Views 1Like 0Comments

An Article by J. J. (831 words, 4 min. read) It has been a common practice lately that one would attend an art exhibition and see that what is being placed on display is the exact same artwork(s) that have been exhibited previously and not after a decent span of time. Excuses ….…

“Beirut, Despite Everything”: The Story of Dr. Robert Sacy, a City, and a Hospital in Ruins

ArtApril 27, 20251KViews 3Likes 0Comments

An Article by A. V. (801 words, 4 min. read) In the heart of a city that has endured decades of turmoil, Beyrouth Malgré Tout (“Beirut, Despite Everything”) emerges as a graphic testimony of resilience. Published by Steinkis in September 2024, this powerful graphic novel recounts the true story of Dr. Robert Sacy, a…

Spotlight: Q and A with Jinan Khalil

SpotlightApril 26, 20251KViews 5Likes 0Comments

Q and A with Issa Halloum (303 words, 2 min. read) 1. We know you spent a lot of time outside Lebanon, was this a positive experience, and did it affect your artistic image in Lebanon? I had a deep experience while living abroad where I met a lot of artists from different nationalities…

Fragments of a Journey: Fatat Bahmad’s Radiant Tribute to the South

ArtApril 25, 20252KViews 4Likes 0Comments

An Article by D. M. (839 words, 4 min. read) Stepping into Fragment of a Journey, the latest solo exhibition by Lebanese artist Fatat Bahmad at Maya Art Space in downtown Beirut, feels like entering a dream woven from color, memory, and emotion. The walls come alive with bursts of oil pigment, and each…

The Real Meaning of Existence

CultureApril 23, 20251KViews 21Likes 0Comments

An article by guest contributor Patricia Audrey Hakim (275 words, 1 min. read) I Think Therefore I Am I Rebel Therefore I Exist Descartes’ infamous phrase gave new meaning to our conscious existence. Camus put motion to it by establishing newfound realization into action. Think before I speak, think before I act, please! I…

Spotlight: Q and A with Issa Halloum

SpotlightApril 21, 20251KViews 6Likes 0Comments

Q and A with Issa Halloum (399 words, 2 min. read) 1. How old were you when you did your first painting and do you still have it? Around the age of nine or ten, I started feeling drawn to creating shapes with a pencil. I used to doodle and sketch a lot,…

Spotlight: Q and A with Helen Zughaib

SpotlightApril 21, 20251KViews 4Likes 0Comments

Q and A with Helen Zughaib (635 words, 3 min. read) 1. Do you find it difficult to maintain a connection to your home country while living and exhibiting abroad? Yes and no. I think the global connectivity through social media and the internet help quite a bit. Though I think that there is…

Is It Art or Just Hype? The Dangerous Illusion of Value in Contemporary Art

ArtApril 15, 2025897Views 4Likes 0Comments

An Article by A. V. (769 words, 4 min. read) There was a time when art made you feel something. When it disturbed your silence, haunted your sleep, or lifted your soul. But today, more often than not, it seems art makes headlines, not because it speaks truth or beauty, but because it plays…

Spotlight: Q and A with Marwan Chamaa

SpotlightApril 14, 20251KViews 3Likes 0Comments

Q and A with Marwan Chamaa (335 words, 2 min. read) 1. How has your Lebanese heritage influenced your artistic style and themes, especially while living abroad in Washington, D.C.? My background is part of who I am, and therefore, there’s always a glimpse of it in my work. It’s a mix of emotions,…

From Shadow to Light: Tom Young’s “Roots” and “Revival” at Hammam Al Jadeed

ArtApril 13, 2025741Views 0Likes 0Comments

An Article by A. V. (734 words, 4 min. read) A Journey Through Saida’s Wounds and Wonders To reach Hammam Al Jadeed, one must first walk through the dimly lit old souk of Saida. On a rainy afternoon, the journey becomes even more intimate; wet stone pavements beneath your feet, the scent…

Spotlight: Q and A with Sundus Al Khalidi

SpotlightApril 13, 2025840Views 2Likes 0Comments

Sundus Al Khalidi Q and A with Sundus AL Khalidi (271 words, 1 min. read) 1. What inspired you to start painting? There were ideas from causes that were popular at the time. For example, I addressed topics like women identity in the region and the relationship of the horse with the cart, as Arabian…

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“Behind the Filter”: An Unfiltered Version of Beauty, Choice, and Identity

Please Stop Insulting Our Intelligence!

“Beirut, Despite Everything”: The Story of Dr. Robert Sacy, a City, and a Hospital in Ruins

Spotlight: Q and A with Jinan Khalil

Fragments of a Journey: Fatat Bahmad’s Radiant Tribute to the South

The Real Meaning of Existence

Spotlight: Q and A with Issa Halloum

Spotlight: Q and A with Helen Zughaib

Is It Art or Just Hype? The Dangerous Illusion of Value in Contemporary Art

Spotlight: Q and A with Marwan Chamaa

From Shadow to Light: Tom Young’s “Roots” and “Revival” at Hammam Al Jadeed

Spotlight: Q and A with Sundus Al Khalidi

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