An Article by J.A. (604 words, 3 min read)
I n the heart of Lebanon’s southern landscape, where beauty and destruction have long coexisted, artists have once again proven that creativity is not just about producing art. It is rather about survival, resistance, and rebuilding. The recent war in the south left many artists…
An Article by A. V. (733 words, 4 min. read)
The highly anticipated sixth edition of Art Cairo is set to take place from February 8 to 11, 2025, at the Grand Egyptian Museum. As Egypt’s premier international art fair, Art Cairo established itself as a dynamic platform for showcasing contemporary and modern art…
An Article by J.A. (913 words, 5 min read)
My painting is what I have to give back to the world for what the world gives to me. Georgia O’Keeffe
G eorgia O’Keeffe’s words reflect a fundamental truth about art: it is not merely a product to be consumed but a deeply personal offering, a…
Orange Tan
An Article by A. V. (807 words, 4 min. read)
Mark Rothko’s famous quote,“A painting is not a picture of an experience; it is the experience,” encapsulates the very essence of his approach to art. For Rothko, painting was not just about depicting something; it was about conveying an emotional and…
Marc Chagall
An Article by F.G. (822 words, 4 min. read)
Marc Chagall, a visionary artist known for his dreamlike compositions, once said, “In art, as in life, everything is possible if it is based on love.” This statement is not merely poetic; it holds a profound truth about creativity, passion, and perseverance. Love, in…
An Article by J. J. (772 words, 4 min. read)
We Are All Victims
As I walked along the meticulously outlined pavement of the city where stars and fashionistas mingle, I caught my mind thinking for a brief moment, a few seconds, why her not I? Why him and not I?
Excuse me? Was…
An Article by D. M. (457 words, 2 min. read)
Ah, the age-old question: What makes an artist truly great? Is it skill? Vision? A unique voice? Or—wait for it—the ability to draw genitalia with a pencil?
Enter an "artist", a bold visionary (or so we’re told) who has cracked the ultimate code to…
An Article by A. V. (932 words, 5 min. read)
Art and life are inseparable. One mirrors the other, reflecting the chaos, beauty, and complexity of human existence. Just as life is not a straight line but a collection of unpredictable moments, emotions, and transformations, so is art, especially abstract art, which distills…
An Article by A. V. (778 words, 4 min. read)
Agial Art Gallery hosts Lebanese artist Mazen Rifai who presents Amorous Colors, a solo exhibition that was inaugurated on January 16th 2024, and that delves into the emotional and sensory power of color.
Deeply connected to his homeland, Baalbek, Rifai’s work captures the interplay…
An Article by A. V. (582 words, 3 min. read)
Since January 16, 2025, Kaf Gallery has been hosting a stunning exhibition by Lebanese artist Jinan Khalil, offering collectors and visitors a chance to admire her profound and emotive work. Khalil, who has exhibited globally since 1987, presents a series of abstract paintings that…
An Article by J. A. (568 words, 3 min. read)
Marking a new beginning in Beirut’s art scene, Dr. Tony Karam launches a series of promising exhibitions with Lara Khlat’s first solo show, Pareidolia. Running from January 23 to February 23 at The Smallville Hotel, this exhibition highlights the work of Khlat, an architect…
An Article by A. V. (608 words, 3 min. read)
Art has always been a mirror of humanity’s soul, an intricate dance of thought, emotion, and vision. Yet, many people approach art with dismissive judgments: “I could do that,” “My child could paint this,” or “It’s meaningless.” These remarks reduce art to superficial assessments,…
