Ribal Molaeb
Q and A with Ribal Molaeb (417 words, 2 min. read)
1. Of course growing up in a household surrounded by art is a big influence for you as a person and for your career. Can you tell us about one person outside of home who influenced you the most in your…
An Article by Guest Contributor Elizabeth Khoury (717 words, 4 min. read)
Art and fetishism have long been intertwined, a reflection of human fascination with desire, power, and the body. From ancient religious idols to the provocative works of contemporary artists, the visual language of fetishism has been a persistent theme in creative…
An Article by D. M. (810 words, 4 min. read)
A Triumphant Return to Beirut’s Art Scene
Sundus Al Khalidi makes a powerful return to Beirut with Boundless Vision, an exhibition that immerses the viewer in her deeply expressive abstract works. Curated by Dr. Tony Karam, this showcase at Rebirth Beirut (April 3–12) highlights her…
An Article by A. V. (851 words, 5 min. read)
The Rise of Superficial Recognition
In the past, an artist’s success was measured by the depth of their work, their technical mastery, and the impact they had on the art world. Recognition came through galleries, exhibitions, critics, and years of dedication. Today, however,…
An Article by A. V. (588 words, 3 min. read)
A Tribute to Vanishing Spaces
At Mission Art Gallery in Mar Mikhael, a world of fragmented memories unfolded during the month of March, through the works of Elie Rizkallah. His exhibition, Reminiscence, was not just an artistic showcase but a poetic reconstruction of an…
An Article by A. V. (748 words, 4 min. read)
Anachar Basbous’ latest exhibition, Fragments of the Black Moon, transforms the elegant space of Saleh Barakat Gallery into a sculptural landscape where whispers of stones interact with light and shadow. The gallery’s open design provide the perfect setting for Basbous’ work, allowing each…
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 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…
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. (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…
