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Joseph El Hourany Carves Arab Identity in Wood, Sara Shamma Paints Perception in Ever-Shifting Green
ProgramsJoseph El Hourany Carves Arab Identity in Wood, Sara Shamma Paints Perception in Ever-Shifting Green

Lebanese architect and sculptor Joseph El Hourany, President of the Association of Arab Architects, draws from music, architecture, and 46 calligraphic styles to create wooden sculptures that redefine Arab identity. At Mark Hachem Gallery, Sara Shamma’s solo show “Interference Green” transforms a shifting pigment into a powerful metaphor ...

Hala Schoukair on her Mother’s Legacy and Her New Solo Show, Nadey Hakim’s Sculpture Praised by Donald Trump
ProgramsHala Schoukair on her Mother’s Legacy and Her New Solo Show, Nadey Hakim’s Sculpture Praised by Donald Trump

Artist Hala Schoukair opens up about growing up as the daughter of legendary modernist Saloua Raouda Choucair, and how she continues to honor her mother’s legacy through the foundation in Ras El Matn. She also unveils her own creative path with her solo exhibition, “The Affirmative Happiness of a Green Dot,” at Saleh Barakat Gallery. Also ...

Rami Kadi’s Most Personal Project Yet and the Story Behind Beirut’s Latest Hotspot
ProgramsRami Kadi’s Most Personal Project Yet and the Story Behind Beirut’s Latest Hotspot

Renowned Lebanese designer Rami Kadi unveils his most personal project yet, “Highway to Heaven,” a portal to an alternate reality, where for the first time, he brings his couture expertise to the art world. Discover the story behind “Father & Bun,” where art, architecture and food come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience.