Asma Fayoumi … My Artworks Have Deeper Meaning than Politics

UPDATE: Asma Fayoumi solo exhibition “The Person Within” has been extended until 31st October! We had the pleasure to attend the opening of Asma Fayoumi solo exhibition “The Person Within” in Ayyam Gallery Beirut. There were positive energetic movement going on, music, joy … And there was Asma, a calm woman with a shining smile…

Khaled Hafez .. A Story of Inner Revolution

“The need to change” is what Egyptian artist Khaled Hafez calls for in his artworks. Whether they were video projects or paintings, Hafez’s works capture dramatic movements of the outside world & consistant inner conflicts, sights & thoughts all painted & directed in a multi-elements artwork. Al Maha met Khaled Hafez in MENASART Fair where…

Shurooq Amin .. Artworks should have a “domino effect” on Society

Strong & bold .. are exact two words that describes Shurooq Amin, a Kuwaiti artist known for her controversial artworks that targets the taboo world in conservative societies. In an exclusive interview with Al Maha; Shurooq talks about her new collection, upcoming projects & much more! Al Maha: Tell us about your participation in MENASART…

MENASART .. Arabs Spring boosted Contemporary Art in Arab World

Laure d’Hauteville, MENASART Fair Manager, said that the revolutions and Arabs Spring wave has left its mark on Contemporary Art in Arab World by boosting it to become more noticeable worldwide. Speaking at MENASART Fair 2011 press conference in Beirut, d’Hauteville assured that “MENASART is the first specialized art fair to support Art and artists in the region…