An Article by D.M. (755 words, 4 min. read)
Movements of Abstraction, presented at the USEK Museum from October 9 to November 30, brings together a distinguished selection of works that retrace the evolution of abstraction in Lebanon between the 1950s and the 1970s. This period marked a turning point in the…
An Article by Our French Correspondent L.D. (748 words, 4 min. read)
In a quiet corner of the 16th arrondissement, the Musée Marmottan Monet stands hidden behind trees, as if protecting a secret. Once a private mansion, its grand entrance still carries the air of an elegant residence. Marble floors, sweeping staircases, and…
An Article by C.J. (618 words, 3 min. read)
When Aram Jughian entered the exhibition hall at Rebirth Beirut, he was met with elation, warmth, and admiration. Arriving late, he stepped into a space filled with artists, collectors, and lovers of painting who had been waiting for him, and the applause that rose…
An Article by Our French Correspondent L.D. (1205 words, 6 min. read)
The entrance welcomes visitors with a sculpture both intimate and monumental: a marble labyrinth created from Christian Dior’s very own fingerprint by artist Marc Quinn. The spiral of ridges is a symbol of identity; it is also the imprint of a…
Spotlight Q and A with Taher Jaoui (510 Words 3 min. Read )
1. Having exhibited all around the world, where is your next target country?
My next destination will be Tunis, where I’ll be working on an ambitious and inspiring project with @lamiabousninagallery — a museum-like exhibition that I’m truly looking forward to.
In parallel,…
Spotlight Q and A with Sylvain Gaillard (939 Words 5 min. Read )
1 - How do you define Opera Gallery Dubai’s identity within the global Opera Gallery network?
What makes Opera Gallery such a unique network is the fact that we are “all the same, but different.” While the core values remain…
An Article by C. N. (643 words, 3 min. read)
Theatre Monnot opens its new season with Tarboosh Jeddeh M3ala2, an Acting Lab production that resonates deeply with every Lebanese soul. Co-written by Marwa Khalil and Riad Chirazi, this play unfolds like a family album of Lebanon, spanning from the 1980s to today. It…
An Article by Our French Correspondent L.D. (612 words, 4 min. read)
The Musée du Luxembourg opens its doors to an exceptional exhibition, Soulages, une autre lumière. Peintures sur papier, running from 17 September 2025 to 11 January 2026. For the first time in decades, the often hidden side of Pierre Soulages’ work…
An Article by A.V. (817 words, 4 min. read)
Reading Le nom des rois (The Name of Kings) at Editions Stock, is like stepping back into a Lebanon that feels both distant and achingly close. Charif Majdalani does not simply tell the story of a childhood; he restores a country that once glowed with light, refinement, and laughter. In…
An Article by D. M. (760 words, 4 min. read)
At Galerie Tanit Beirut, from September 10 to October 25, the Iraqi artist Adel Abidin presents What Remains, a deeply resonant exhibition that transforms personal and collective memory into layered visions of survival. In these new works, Abidin returns to painting after years of…
An Article by C.J. (641 words, 3 min. read)
From September 11 to October 31, Saleh Barakat Gallery hosts False Witnesses, an ideal stage for Dia al Azzawi’s monumental vision. Entering the space feels like walking into a chamber where history does not rest on pages but rises in form, memory, and presence. The…
An Article by C.J. (713 words, 4 min. read)
Mark Hachem Gallery in Beirut opens its doors to a deeply moving exhibition, Coming Home, by Lebanese artist Ali Al Husseini. Curated by Dr. Tony Karam, the exhibition runs from September 9 to 20, 2025, and presents a journey where art and memory embrace each…
