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…

An Article by A. V. (611 words, 3 min, read) At the Mark Hachem Gallery, as of Thursday, January 15, 2025, Daisy Abi Jaber unveils a vibrant and emotional exhibition titled Behind the Image. Born in Lebanon, Daisy Abi Jaber studied at the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (1979–1985) and the École Nationale Supérieure…

Screenshot An Article by A.M. (525 words, 3 min. read) Follow The Dreamer, a solo exhibition by artist Hoda Baalbaki, was on display at the Chaos Gallery on Sursock Street in Beirut during the month of September 2024.  This exhibition invites us into a fantastical world crafted by Baalbaki as a means of escaping life’s harsh…