An Article by Our London Correspondant F. A. (1121 words, 6 min. read) The first thing I saw when I entered the National Portrait Gallery in London was Edvard Munch watching me. His self-portrait from 1882–83 just waits for visitors. Painted when he was just nineteen, it does not yet carry the agony we…

An Article by C. N. (602 words, 3 min. read) There are exhibitions that speak to the intellect. Others that shout in rebellion. But some—like the one currently unfolding at Chaos Art Gallery—choose to whisper gently to the soul. On June 12, the gallery opened a rare and touching solo exhibition of works by…

A Contributed Article by Chef P.N.D. ( 639 words, 3 min. read) There are pastry chefs, and then there is Amaury Guichon, a man who does not just decorate cakes, but carves dragons, velociraptors, and working safes out of chocolate. If dessert had a Louvre, Guichon’s work would be behind glass… until…

An Article by C. N. (637 words, 3 min. read) The Hoopoe’s Tale opened on June 12 at Maya Art Space in Beirut. It showcases Safadi’s artistic transformation. Known for vivid hues that echoed joy and domestic scenes, his later work transitions into subdued palettes: blacks, grays, muted ochres. Each stroke feels deliberate, each…

An Article by Our French Correspondent L.D. (724 words, 4 min. read) The moment I stepped into the Grand Palais Éphémère this June, something shifted. The boundaries between my body and the space around me began to blur. It felt like I was entering a living, breathing sanctuary created by the Brazilian artist…

An Article by D. M. (624 words, 3 min. read) Stepping into the exhibition “Down Memory Lane” at Kalim Bechara Art Gallery is like flipping through the painted pages of a visual memoir. From his early experiments in the 1990s to his most recent creations in 2025, with the various medias he uses, from…

An Article by D. M. (639 words, 3 min. read) Spring arrived at Dar El-Nimer for Arts & Culture not just as a season, but as a theme, through a well-curated auction by Nada Boulos, that paid homage to both the freshness of nature and the enduring spirit of modern and contemporary Arab art.…

An Article by C. N. (509 words, 3 min. read) On a luminous afternoon of May 31, the Dar Saab cultural space opened its doors and garden gates to welcome nearly two hundred guests for an unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and human spirit. The occasion marked the opening of a major solo exhibition…

A Collaborative Article by A. V. and J. J. (1118 words, 6 min. read) “In one kiss, you’ll know all I haven’t said.” — Pablo Neruda The Prelude: Two Mouths Walk Into a Bar… Let us face it: the French kiss is not for the faint of heart. It is not a polite…