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,…

An Article by D. M. (608 words, 3 min. read) Throughout history, artists have often been portrayed as eccentric individuals, living on the fringes of societal norms and breaking conventions with their peculiar behavior. From Vincent van Gogh’s tumultuous personal life to Salvador Dalí’s extravagant public persona, the image of the eccentric artist has…

Screenshot An Article by D.M. (695 words, 4 min. read) Gallerists and art dealers love to play the role of fairy godmothers, but instead of granting wishes, they have mastered the art of turning your dreams into nightmares. With commission rates between 40% and 60%, it is like they are running a “How to Take…

Screenshot An Article by J. J. (283 words, 1 min. read) When time stops There are many moments in life when one feels that time stopped. The birth of an child is a moment engraved in the psyche of a parent that it seems to be a frozen moment etched into the memory of…

Screenshot An Article by A. V. (662 words, 4 min. read) In the beginning of the 2025 season, and specifically on January 7, Galerie Cheriff Tabet opened the solo exhibition of Naja Kerellos to start the year with art and hope in Beirut, Naja Kerellos, born in 1984 in Byblos, Lebanon, is an artist…

An Article by J. A. (740 words, 4 min read) I n November 2024, Opera Gallery Dubai presented an exceptional exhibition dedicated to the French artist Pierre Dunoyer. Titled Objects of Thought: Tableaux 1986–2008, this retrospective marks Dunoyer’s debut at the gallery, offering the public a rare opportunity to explore the unique and deeply…