Exhibition

Petram Chalach's 'Stereo Vision': Distilling Reality's Complexity

Lebanese self-taught artist Petram Chalach's ongoing solo exhibition "Stereo Vision" at Galerie Janine Rubeiz in Beirut showcases his unique ability to distill events, images and collective experiences into captivating painterly metaphors. The exhibition, which opened on December 18, 2024, and runs until January 17, 2025, marks Chalach's third ...

Sursock Museum Reopens Its Doors, Lamia Abillama Unveils History

After two months of closure during the recent war in Lebanon, the Sursock Museum is reopening its doors to the public this Friday, December 20. A festive day packed with events awaits visitors to celebrate the long-anticipated return of this iconic cultural institution. “Having been greatly weakened by the August 4, 2020 explosion at the Beirut ...

ŠamaŠ: A Call for Peace Through Art and Music

Originally unveiled in 2017 at the Lebanese Pavilion of the Venice Biennale, ŠamaŠ (pronounced Shamash) seamlessly combines visual art and music. For the first time in France, visitors can experience this extraordinary piece at the IMA in Paris until April 6. Deeply symbolic, the project stems from Zad Moultaka’s profound reflection on ...

Festive Agenda (2): December in the Spirit of Christmas

Khyal Sahra returns to Casino du Liban for the holidays After captivating over 26,000 spectators last August, the play Khyal Sahra, written, directed and performed by Georges Khabbaz, alongside Adel Karam, makes a grand return to Casino du Liban for a limited series of performances from December 18, 2024, to January 19, 2025. This theatrical ...

Festive Agenda (1): December in the Spirit of Christmas

Beirut Chants: A Celebration of Artistic and Cultural Resilience The Beirut Chants festival, held from December 4 to 23, 2024, provides a space for unity and togetherness through free concerts highlighting culture and prayer. Among the highlights already past are Mozart’s Coronation Mass, the Nativity Hymns, and various performances by local ...

'Diego Eternal': An Immersive Tribute to Maradona

Argentina’s admiration for Maradona remains unwavering. Ahead of the trial in March concerning the circumstances of his death, the immersive exhibition Diego Eternal opened its doors this week in Buenos Aires. This initiative is also tied to the creation of a memorial that will serve as the final resting place for Maradona's remains. The ...

'Moments for Lebanon': An Exhibition in Paris to Support Lebanon

A charitable exhibition titled Moments for Lebanon was organized in Paris by two Lebanese expatriates living in France, Tamara Barakat and Sana El Halwani. They aimed to combine their love for their homeland with concrete action to support the Lebanese population. The opening took place on November 30 at Lucid Interval, a Parisian art space, ...

Zeina Nader’s Abstract Art Shines Once Again in Italy

Zeina Nader is a true force of nature. Her unwavering passion for art drives her to overcome all obstacles, even as her country is shaken by conflict. Despite uncertain security conditions, the painter continues to proudly represent Lebanese art on the international scene, exhibiting her works in Italy. A globetrotter at heart, well-established ...

Alida Torbay’s Introspective Odyssey at MACAM: "Caminante"

Alida Torbay, a multidisciplinary Lebanese-Venezuelan artist, presents her exhibition Caminante at MACAM (Modern and Contemporary Art Museum), following its debut at the Instituto Cervantes in Beirut. Inspired by Antonio Machado’s poem Caminante, Alida Torbay celebrates the individual’s journey through life, embodying the idea that “the path ...

An Immersive Dive into the Intimate at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris

Until March 30, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD) invites us on a fascinating journey into the heart of intimacy. The exhibition, The Intimate, from the Bedroom to Social Media, designed as an “educational mission to foster better understanding across generations,” according to its curator Christine Macel, delves into the many facets of ...

With “Pop Forever,” Pop Art Shines in Paris

From October 17, 2024, to February 24, 2025, the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris becomes the epicenter of Pop Art with its exhibition Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &… This ambitious retrospective offers visitors a complete immersion in one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century, whose impact continues to resonate in ...

‘Rayons d’or pour le Liban’: A Charitable Exhibition Supporting Young Lebanese Artists

  Actively committed to promoting peace through art, the Peace and Art association is working to support the future of Lebanese artistic creation. Its mission is to foster peace by using art as a tool for action, while giving young Lebanese talents the means to become ambassadors of peace. The exhibition Rayons d’or pour le Liban brought ...