I describe March as the ‘peak month’ in international & regional art scene. From New York to Dubai, this month is packed with exhibitions, fairs, talks, performances and more! Just to name a few: Art Dubai coming back strongly in Doha & Dubai, 17 selective USA-based galleries at Armory Show, Ayyam Gallery expanding beyond borders,…
Tag: Beirut
Mark Your Calendar For February
Ayyam Gallery Jeddah Profile Portraits What: Now taking over Jeddah, Ayyam Gallery invites you to the opening of its’ new gallery & attend Syrian artist Mohannad Orabi solo exhibition ‘Profile Portraits’ to celebrate the launch of Ayyam Jeddah. The works included in ‘Profile Portraits’ were all created after Orabi was forced to leave his home country, taking on a…
Coming Soon: ‘Against the Wall’ by Abdulkarim Majdal Al-Beik
I first saw Abdulkarim Majdal Al Beik in a collective exhibition last July and knew he is an artist to expect from and expect BIG! Stay tuned for my review on Al Beik latest solo exhibition ‘Against the Wall’ running at Ayyam Gallery – Beirut. Cheers
Nadim Karam … A Phoenix from Beirut
“There is a need for emancipation, for ephemeral accumulated actions in different zones within the city that try to break through the existing network and agitate its structure… I call such phenomena hap-situs (happening) + (situation). They can appear as a result of a visible form (urban setting) or of an invisible order (urban happening)…
The Battle of Good And Bad!
I remember having an argument with a friend whether art should only represent something beautiful, glorifying, love spreading … etc or represent reality’s all aspects including it’s ugly side. She strongly believes artists should give positive vibes and even if they want to cascade voilence, it should be easied and less-evocative. I totally disagree! During…
Al Mahha Art 