An Article by M. J. (743 words, 4 min. read) In the village of Zefta, a new space for art opened with the warmth of a deeply personal vision. Zefta Arthouse grew from the dedication of Bahjat Darwiche, whose commitment to culture found form in a place where artists could gather, work, and show their…

An Article by D.M. (688 words, 4 min. read) In the stillness of a gallery, where a painting should stand on its own dignity, a small colored dot often appears beneath the frame. Red, green, yellow. A gesture so minimal it seems harmless, yet it has the power to distort the entire atmosphere of an…

An Article by D.M. (485 words, 3 min. read) A Life Shaped by Line and Light Hussein Madi lived within painting as one lives within a language. Born in Chebaa in South Lebanon in 1938, he carried from the beginning a gift for form and rhythm, a deep attention to beauty as a structure of…

An Article by D.M. (552 words, 3 min. read) Beirut has always carried art like a pulse. Even in difficult years, the city kept producing moments of sincerity, exhibitions that felt necessary, works that spoke beyond decoration. Yet today, something has shifted. The exhibition scene has grown quieter in spirit, louder in number, and weaker…

An Article by D.M. (581 words, 3 min. read) The recent passing of Rima Amyuni leaves a quiet and profound absence in Lebanese art. Her departure carries the weight of a voice that spoke gently yet clearly through color, form, and sustained dedication. Her paintings remain, luminous and generous, continuing a conversation she shaped over a lifetime…

An Article by D.M. (1008 words, 5 min. read) On the evening of January 8, Mark Hachem Gallery opened its space for an occasion that exceeded a public unveiling, evolving into a moment of collective recognition where memory, art, and presence converged. A commendable leap forward in the milieu of art exhibitions. The space filled…

An Article by D.M. (586 words, 3 min. read) A frame holds a silent power. It surrounds an artwork like a pause around a sentence, allowing the eye to breathe before entering the image. For centuries, the frame carried art from the studio into the world, offering dignity, protection, and presence. It stood as a…

An Article by D.M. (611 words, 3 min. read) There are exhibitions that present artworks, and others that reveal the inner architecture of the human spirit. Motus belongs to the latter. Entering the space at Multaqa Beirut, one feels immediately absorbed into a world where every line, curve, and symbol seems to carry its own…

An Article by C.J. (1208 words, 6 min. read) This year, the Arab Art Fair 2025 chose the prestigious Riveira Hotel, in the heart of Beirut, as the venue where art lovers headed to come in touch with contemporary art.  The idea behind this event is to make art approachable to collectors and to connect artist to collector in…

An Article by Our French Correspondent L.D. (923 words, 5 min. read) Entering a Sanctuary of Glass and Silence The Fondation Louis Vuitton appears like a dream made of glass, air, and movement. Its curved sails shimmer with reflections of the sky, and every step toward the entrance feels like an invitation to slow down…

An Article by M.R. (896 words, 5 min. read) On December fourth, Saleh Barakat Gallery opened its vast and serene space to a body of work that breathes in rhythm with the sky. Ribal Molaeb, painter and classical musician, unveiled a luminous collection that radiates with a meditative force. Each canvas holds the memory of…