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…

An Article by C.J. (574 words, 3 min. read) From November 18 to 22, The LT Gallery presents a new artistic gesture curated by Dr. Tony Karam, who encountered, recognized, and encouraged a young creator with an uncommon relationship to material, perception, and presence. This exhibition unfolds as an immersive encounter where light…

An Article by C.J. (657 words, 3 min. read) In the tranquil setting of Dar Saab in Choueifat, a dialogue between architecture and color unfolds with luminous precision. Curated by Dr. Tony Karam, Colored Vibes presents a collection that reflects both artistic maturity and visual serenity. The space, with its graceful arches and quiet…

An Article by M.R. (743 words, 4 min. read) In every society where art exists (Lebanon included) there is an unspoken truth: artists are not always elevated because of their talent, innovation, or the sincerity of their vision. They are elevated because someone decides they should be. Institutions, galleries, patrons, curators, social circle:…

An Article by D.M. (597 words, 3 min. read) JAH Art Gallery presents, from November 12 to December 12, Just Visions, a solo exhibition by the Iraqi-born artist Sinan Hussein. Living and working between Boston, Istanbul, and Sydney, Hussein brings together more than a decade of paintings and sketches tracing his evolution from 2012 to…

An Article by C.J. (517 words, 3 min. read) At Mark Hachem Gallery, and until November 24, George Merheb presents through his Manifesto of Transmutation, a vision of creation as perpetual motion, a poetic dialogue between drawing, collage, and sculpture. Nothing here remains still; every form evolves, every gesture becomes another. Through this visual metamorphosis, Merheb reflects on…

An Article by M.R. (674 words, 4 min. read) At Agial Art Gallery, from November 6 to December 20, Afaf Zurayk’s A Breath unfolds as a silent hymn to existence. Each canvas rests between inhalation and exhalation, between the appearing and the vanishing. White fields receive the gentlest movement of brush and line, forming what feels less like…

An Article by C.J. (832 words, 4 min. read) In the heart of Gemmayzeh, where art and resilience intertwine, Art on 56th celebrates thirteen luminous years of dedication to contemporary art with a new collective exhibition titled Landscape Conversations. Curated by Noha Wadi Moharram, the gallery’s founder and guiding spirit, this exhibition reflects both…