Transient Maps: Read the News An Article by A.M. (743 words, 4 min. read) On February 13, 2025, Multaqa Beirut, located on the ground floor of the iconic Assafir Newspaper building in Hamra, opened its doors to Transient Maps, a solo exhibition by renowned Lebanese artist Wissam Melhem. Curated by Dr. Tony Karam, the show offers…

An Article by A. V. (733 words, 4 min. read) The highly anticipated sixth edition of Art Cairo is set to take place from February 8 to 11, 2025, at the Grand Egyptian Museum. As Egypt’s premier international art fair, Art Cairo established itself as a dynamic platform for showcasing contemporary and modern art…

Orange Tan An Article by A. V. (807 words, 4 min. read) Mark Rothko’s famous quote,“A painting is not a picture of an experience; it is the experience,” encapsulates the very essence of his approach to art. For Rothko, painting was not just about depicting something; it was about conveying an emotional and…

Marc Chagall An Article by F.G. (822 words, 4 min. read) Marc Chagall, a visionary artist known for his dreamlike compositions, once said, “In art, as in life, everything is possible if it is based on love.” This statement is not merely poetic; it holds a profound truth about creativity, passion, and perseverance. Love, in…

An Article by J. J. (772 words, 4 min. read) We Are All Victims As I walked along the meticulously outlined pavement of the city where stars and fashionistas mingle, I caught my mind thinking for a brief moment, a few seconds, why her not I? Why him and not I? Excuse me? Was…

An Article by D. M. (457 words, 2 min. read) Ah, the age-old question: What makes an artist truly great? Is it skill? Vision? A unique voice? Or—wait for it—the ability to draw genitalia with a pencil? Enter an "artist", a bold visionary (or so we’re told) who has cracked the ultimate code to…

An Article by A. V. (932 words, 5 min. read) Art and life are inseparable. One mirrors the other, reflecting the chaos, beauty, and complexity of human existence. Just as life is not a straight line but a collection of unpredictable moments, emotions, and transformations, so is art, especially abstract art, which distills…

An Article by A. V. (778 words, 4 min. read) Agial Art Gallery hosts Lebanese artist Mazen Rifai who presents Amorous Colors, a solo exhibition that was inaugurated on January 16th 2024, and that delves into the emotional and sensory power of color. Deeply connected to his homeland, Baalbek, Rifai’s work captures the interplay…