Q and A with Magali Katra (717 words 4 min. read ) 1. Your figures are incredibly delicate, and very much refined.  What draws you to this subtle, precise way of painting the human form? The human form is a language I constantly reinterpret—not in its literal shape, but through how it moves,…

Q and A with Krikor Norikian (324 words 2 min.read ) 1. As an Armenian-Lebanese artist, how did the history of two countries so beautiful yet so torn apart by wars affect your art? The tumultuous histories of Lebanon and Armenia have profoundly influenced my art. I've witnessed the resilience of people amidst conflict…

Q and A with Lina Husseini (510 words 3 min.read ) 1. Your sculptures feel deeply emotional. What does sculpting awaken in you, and when do you feel a piece starts to "speak" back? My sculptures reflect my mood, emotions, or personal experiences. The creative process is a form of therapy that helps me…

Q and A with Ihab Ahmad (765 words 4 min.read ) 1. We know you live in Dubai now, do you miss life in Lebanon, and how is being an artist in Dubai different than being an artist in Lebanon? I’m deeply connected to Lebanon, every summer break is spent in Beirut in…

Q and A with Ouisam (791 words 4 min.read ) 1.  At what age did you discover your ability to put your thoughts on paper/canvas and how did this evolve into you becoming an artist? I was just a little boy of about three when I first picked up a pencil, not to write…

Q and A with Charles Khoury (250 words 1 min.read ) 1. Who is the one person who influenced your art the most and how so? Primitive arts and the Lascaux cave frescoes as influences – the art of early humans.  Max Beckmann and his strong black lines. 2. If you were to…

Q and A with Zeina Nader (741 words 4 min.read ) 1. Who is your target audience, given that abstract art is not easily understood by many? My art speaks to everyone, regardless of age, education, or background. Abstract art can be challenging, but it invites viewers to let go of preconceived ideas…

Q and A with Ghazi Baker (690 words 4 min.read ) 1. Can you reflect on a childhood memory that may have driven you or influenced you to become an artist? I’ve always been drawn to the act of mark-making — even as a child, I was constantly sketching, inventing characters, creating little…

Q and A with Rached Bohsali (303 words, 2 min. read) 1. What is your inspiration in life, in general? My environment, my inner emotions, observations and my passion for criticism-whether constructive or not-ae my main sources of inspiration. 2. What specific event triggered your career in art? Art became my refuge when I…

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…

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,…

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…