An article by F. G. (615 words, 3 min. read)
A Homecoming for an Overlooked Master
O n the evening of March 26, 2025, the halls of Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU) filled with refined art lovers, collectors, and admirers who gathered for the opening of SPECTACULAR, an exhibition dedicated to the late Halim Jurdak. The…
An Article by J.A. (1405 words, 7 min read)
A rt is not born in a vacuum; it thrives when brilliant minds and daring souls choose to invest their passion, their wealth, and sometimes even their personal turmoil into creating a cultural legacy. Throughout history, there have been extraordinary women whose lives, as tempestuous as…
An Article by A. V. (588 words, 3 min. read)
A Tribute to Vanishing Spaces
At Mission Art Gallery in Mar Mikhael, a world of fragmented memories unfolded during the month of March, through the works of Elie Rizkallah. His exhibition, Reminiscence, was not just an artistic showcase but a poetic reconstruction of an…
An Article by J.A. (1286 words, 7 min read)
“The hand that rocks the cradle…
An Article by A. V. (748 words, 4 min. read)
Anachar Basbous’ latest exhibition, Fragments of the Black Moon, transforms the elegant space of Saleh Barakat Gallery into a sculptural landscape where whispers of stones interact with light and shadow. The gallery’s open design provide the perfect setting for Basbous’ work, allowing each…
An Article by J.A. (832 words, 4 min read)
An Exhibition That Speaks Without Words
M inimalist art has a way of drawing the viewer into quiet contemplation. It does not overwhelm with detail but instead communicates through subtle forms and understated expressions. In Look Me In The Eyes, Mohamed Radwan masterfully embraces…
An Article by D. M. (936 words, 5 min. read)
Beirut’s art scene recently witnessed an extraordinary event: Phases of A Mutation, a retrospective exhibition by the renowned artist and architect Rached Bohsali, curated by Dr. Tony Karam at Rebirth Beirut. More than just a showcase of Bohsali’s work, this exhibition was a profound…
A Joint Article by J. A. and J. J. (1544 words, 8 min. read)
“Good Artists Copy; Great Artists Steal”
The famous quote by Pablo Picasso, “Good artists copy; great artists steal”, has long been debated in the art world. What did he mean by it? Was he encouraging plagiarism, or was…
An Article by A. V. (609 words, 3 min. read)
An Artist Rooted in Two Worlds
Born in Gabon to Lebanese heritage, Darwiche Chamaa is an artist who bridges landscapes and emotions through abstract expressionism. His works, deeply influenced by modernism, impressionism, and cubism, transcend realism in favor of vibrant abstraction. In his…
An Article by J.A. (573 words, 3 min read)
T he retrospective A Nature in Motion, dedicated to Leila Beydoun Chalabi, took place in February at the Stone Garden Building, in collaboration with Dongola Limited Editions and Galerie Tanit.
Curated by Randa Sadaka, the exhibition celebrated Chalabi’s decades-long journey of capturing nature’s vibrant energy…
An Article by J. A. (634 words, 3 min. read)
Exploring artistic freedom and the constraints that limit it.
Wassily Kandinsky’s assertion that “there is no must in art because art is free” reflects his belief in the boundless nature of artistic creation. Yet how free are artists in reality? While art has…
An Article by J.A. (834 words, 4 min read)
D uring February, Mountains of Light, Mazen Khaddaj’s latest solo exhibition, took place at The LT Gallery in Mar Mikhael, Beirut. The exhibition was more than just a showcase of paintings; it was an immersive experience where Khaddaj’s multidisciplinary practice unfolded through layers of color,…
