artists A–Z
Michel Basbous
Michel Basbous is regarded as the pioneer of modern sculpture in Lebanon. His artistic legacy extends beyond his own achievements. Basbous exerted a significant influence on his contemporaries and subsequent generations of sculptors, shaping the trajectory of sculptural expression in Lebanon.
Boutros Farhat
Boutros Farhat is a self-taught sculptor who embarked on his artistic journey in 1991. Farhat's works have been featured both in Lebanon and internationally. In 2016, he received a prize in an exhibition organized by the Lebanese Artists Association at the UNESCO Palace.
Saadallah Lebbos
Saadallah Lebbos is primarily a sculptor who specializes in working with stone and marble, using these materials to give form to his artistic vision. His pieces often incorporate organic forms that evoke geometric shapes, providing a thought-provoking commentary on the cyclical nature of life and death, as well as the stark realities of the modern world.
Hussein Madi
Nature serves as Hussein Madi's primary source of inspiration. He meticulously crafts the entire body of a bird, from beak to wing to tail, using a single, continuous, unwelded metal sheet. Through intricate cutting and bending, he brings these forms to life with impeccable elegance and vibrant energy. This process requires innovative techniques, complex calculations, and meticulous design to fully realize his original vision.
Saloua Raouda Choucair
Saloua Raouda Choucair pioneered abstract art in the Middle East through her paintings, textiles, and interlocking sculptures. She acquired her drawing and painting skills under the guidance of Omar Onsi and Moustafa Farroukh. Choucair furthered her artistic education in Paris, studying sculpture, lithography, and fresco painting at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, and attending the studios of Fernand Léger and Abstract art.
Mouazzez Rawda
Mouazzez Rawda was a dedicated artist, known for her determination and as one of the first female drivers in Beirut. She began studying art at the age of fifty. Rawda actively participated in five Salon d'Automne exhibitions at the Sursock Museum from 1964 to 1968, receiving two prizes. Her sculpture "Hayalissa" was created in stone in Saida after winning the Ministry of Tourism prize for public monuments.
Jorg Van Daele
Jorg Van Daele's artwork is distinguished by his skillful incorporation of different textures into his sculptures, creating the illusion that they consist of multiple stones. Over time, the imagery within his work has grown increasingly condensed, with some statues showcasing greater intricacy than others. Each element is purposefully designed, leaving no room for randomness.