It was February 2011 when I decided I want to take drawing course, asked a friend who is an artist for recommendations and she immediately said “Are you kidding me? Of course Bayt Lothan!”. Not that I didn’t think of it but was surprised that Bayt Lothan is considered the standing-still best option for art…
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Studio Visit: Ginane Makki Bacho Tangible Nostalgia
Video by: Hussam Hariri, Courtesy to Ginane Makki Bacho and Hussam Hariri Ever since we meet two years ago and I got the chance to know her up close and personal, luckily not miss any group or solo exhibitions since 2012 until today, I got to spend an unforgettable day at Ginane Makki Bacho‘s studio with…
Prominent Iraqi Artist Nouri Al Rawi Dead at 89
One of pioneer and prominent Iraqi artists & art critic who was an inspiring master for many artists and played a great role in nourishing modern art scene not only in his country but across the region, Nouri Al Rawi passed away today at 89 years old. (Source: Barjeel Art Foundation) The theme of…
Syrian Perspective of The Last Supper
On April 16th, Samer Kozah Gallery (Damascus) curated a group exhibition of Syrian artists titled “The Last Supper” at The Venue Gallery in Beirut Souks (Down Town). Featuring 56 artworks by 56 emerging and established artists depicting their perspectives of the masterpiece and its story that carries contradictions of facts and fiction in the view of our…
Artistic Trip 2/2: Three Words Combined into One Craze… Dubai Art Week!
The trip was not over in Dubai Art Week, I tried to see as much as I can and be involved in many activities happening around the city and one of the most exciting adventure was to visit Tashkeel, which is located in an area between Dubai and Al Ain, to see “Turning Points” exhibition….
Al Mahha Art 