I was going to write about art season ending and summer vacation and all that romantic things we usually say to welcome summer. But I erased it all, not that I am against summer-love but I just spent 10 days in craziest city in the Middle East, Istanbul and getting all adrenaline rush! There, I…
Tag: Beirut
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…
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…
Top Destinations: Frieze | JABAL |YCA
Three destinations not to be missed and highly recommended for month of May 2014, three different cities and a main focus to support emerging artists, entities and collectors: Frieze Program in Frieze NYC, JABAL collective exhibition in Beirut and Ayyam Gallery Young Collectors Auction in Dubai. (Cover photo is artwork by Abdulkarim Majdal Beik “Beirut”…
Mark Your Calendar for May
In addition to the monthly list, I will add “What’s On?!” a link to most active initiatives, hubs and museums across the Middle East & the world such as V&A, MoMA, ArtintheCity, AlSerkal Avenue, Ashkal Alwan and more! The list keeps updating throughout the month, so keep passing by to stay in touch with the…