A Contributed Article by Chef P.N.D. ( 639 words, 3 min. read)
There are pastry chefs, and then there is Amaury Guichon, a man who does not just decorate cakes, but carves dragons, velociraptors, and working safes out of chocolate. If dessert had a Louvre, Guichon’s work would be behind glass… until…
An Article by C. N. (637 words, 3 min. read)
The Hoopoe’s Tale opened on June 12 at Maya Art Space in Beirut. It showcases Safadi’s artistic transformation. Known for vivid hues that echoed joy and domestic scenes, his later work transitions into subdued palettes: blacks, grays, muted ochres. Each stroke feels deliberate, each…
An Article by D. M. (859 words, 5 min. read)
Pablo Picasso revolutionized art. With Cubism, he dismantled reality and reassembled it into fractured visions of space and form. But as he deconstructed the canvas, he also disassembled the lives of the women who loved him. His passion was a force of nature, brilliant…
Q and A with Krikor Norikian (324 words 2 min.read )
1. As an Armenian-Lebanese artist, how did the history of two countries so beautiful yet so torn apart by wars affect your art?
The tumultuous histories of Lebanon and Armenia have profoundly influenced my art. I've witnessed the resilience of people amidst conflict…
Q and A with Lina Husseini (510 words 3 min.read )
1. Your sculptures feel deeply emotional. What does sculpting awaken in you, and when do you feel a piece starts to "speak" back?
My sculptures reflect my mood, emotions, or personal experiences. The creative process is a form of therapy that helps me…
An Article by Our French Correspondent L.D. (724 words, 4 min. read)
The moment I stepped into the Grand Palais Éphémère this June, something shifted. The boundaries between my body and the space around me began to blur. It felt like I was entering a living, breathing sanctuary created by the Brazilian artist…
An Article by J. J. (1290 words, 7 min. read)
In an ever changing world where life shifts on a daily basis, and interests change over a Tik Tok fad, we see artists persevering to continue to preserve the old-time tradition of exhibiting and seeking recognition.
The art world is based on artists working…
An Article by D. M. (624 words, 3 min. read)
Stepping into the exhibition “Down Memory Lane” at Kalim Bechara Art Gallery is like flipping through the painted pages of a visual memoir. From his early experiments in the 1990s to his most recent creations in 2025, with the various medias he uses, from…
Q and A with Ihab Ahmad (765 words 4 min.read )
1. We know you live in Dubai now, do you miss life in Lebanon, and how is being an artist in Dubai different than being an artist in Lebanon?
I’m deeply connected to Lebanon, every summer break is spent in Beirut in…
An Article by D. M. (639 words, 3 min. read)
Spring arrived at Dar El-Nimer for Arts & Culture not just as a season, but as a theme, through a well-curated auction by Nada Boulos, that paid homage to both the freshness of nature and the enduring spirit of modern and contemporary Arab art.…
An Article by D. M. (609 words, 3 min. read)
A World That Hums Between Realities
At D-Space, behind the doors of Art Form’s latest curatorial vision, Antoine Fadel’s exhibition Almost Real: Echoes of the In-Between opened on May 29 with a disarming intimacy. These are not simply photographs; they are living fragments, resonant…
An Article by C. N. (509 words, 3 min. read)
On a luminous afternoon of May 31, the Dar Saab cultural space opened its doors and garden gates to welcome nearly two hundred guests for an unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and human spirit. The occasion marked the opening of a major solo exhibition…
