An Article by D. M. (781 words, 4 min. read)
Joe Kodeih is more than a playwright—he is an explorer of human emotions, an architect of contradictions, and a fearless storyteller. His latest book, Les Quatre Raisons, published by Éditions Saër Al Mashrek, brings together four of his previously performed plays, offering a rare opportunity…
An Article by J. J. (1417 words, 8 min. read)
Art, on its own, lacks a fundamental element without which it is useless. This element is the actual perception and emotional involvement of the viewer.
The fascinating part of the perception process is that it is divided into two parts:
The biological part:…
An Article by J.A. (832 words, 4 min read)
An Exhibition That Speaks Without Words
M inimalist art has a way of drawing the viewer into quiet contemplation. It does not overwhelm with detail but instead communicates through subtle forms and understated expressions. In Look Me In The Eyes, Mohamed Radwan masterfully embraces…
An Article by D. M. (936 words, 5 min. read)
Beirut’s art scene recently witnessed an extraordinary event: Phases of A Mutation, a retrospective exhibition by the renowned artist and architect Rached Bohsali, curated by Dr. Tony Karam at Rebirth Beirut. More than just a showcase of Bohsali’s work, this exhibition was a profound…
An article by F. G. (715 words, 4 min. read)
O n Saturday, March 8, 2025, in celebration of International Women’s Day, the Al Bustan Festival presented a breathtaking rendition of La Tragédie de Carmen at the historic Al Bustan Hotel. This adaptation of Bizet’s timeless opera, conceptualized by Peter Brook in collaboration with Jean-Claude…
A Joint Article by J. A. and J. J. (1544 words, 8 min. read)
“Good Artists Copy; Great Artists Steal”
The famous quote by Pablo Picasso, “Good artists copy; great artists steal”, has long been debated in the art world. What did he mean by it? Was he encouraging plagiarism, or was…
An Article by A. V. (609 words, 3 min. read)
An Artist Rooted in Two Worlds
Born in Gabon to Lebanese heritage, Darwiche Chamaa is an artist who bridges landscapes and emotions through abstract expressionism. His works, deeply influenced by modernism, impressionism, and cubism, transcend realism in favor of vibrant abstraction. In his…
An Article by J.A. (573 words, 3 min read)
T he retrospective A Nature in Motion, dedicated to Leila Beydoun Chalabi, took place in February at the Stone Garden Building, in collaboration with Dongola Limited Editions and Galerie Tanit.
Curated by Randa Sadaka, the exhibition celebrated Chalabi’s decades-long journey of capturing nature’s vibrant energy…
An article by F. G. (656 words, 3 min. read)
B y pushing the boundaries of representation and narrative, Roy Dib has established himself as an artist and filmmaker whose work engages deeply with political and social realities. His latest solo exhibition Athar at Galerie Tanit in Beirut is no exception. Through a series of…
An article by F. G. (694 words, 4 min. read)
O n Thursday, February 27, 2025, the Emile Bustani Auditorium at Al Bustan Festival vibrated with emotion and energy as Jazzy Boris transported the audience into a world where Debussy met jazz.
Pianist Boris Berezovsky, accompanied by a remarkable ensemble: Vladimir Botvinovskiy on accordion, Nidal…
An Article by J. A. (634 words, 3 min. read)
Exploring artistic freedom and the constraints that limit it.
Wassily Kandinsky’s assertion that “there is no must in art because art is free” reflects his belief in the boundless nature of artistic creation. Yet how free are artists in reality? While art has…
An Article by A.M. (620 words, 3 min. read)
In Pays Amer (Bitter Country), Georgia Makhlouf masterfully intertwines the lives of two Lebanese women, separated by a century yet connected by art, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Inspired by the life of Marie Al-Khazen, Lebanon’s first female photographer, the novel explores the struggles…
