Fadl Ziade
B. 1944, Tripoli
Fadl Ziade graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the Lebanese University with a diploma in painting and drawing. He furthered his artistic education by obtaining a diploma in engraving from Macerata Academy in Italy. Later, he pursued his studies in Paris, where he achieved a Ph.D. in plastic arts. Throughout his career, he also engaged in studies in ceramics, silk-screen, and engraving in various countries including France, Italy, and England.
Ziade's artwork has been showcased in prestigious exhibitions worldwide, including the Modern Art Festival in Osaka, Japan in 1985, and the Salon d’Automne of the Sursock Museum in Beirut, as well as at the Grand Palais in Paris. He holds memberships in prominent artistic associations such as the International Association of the Arts in France and the General Union of Arab Artists. Additionally, he is a founding member of the "Union of Ten" in Tripoli, Lebanon.
Notably, Ziade played a significant role in establishing the National Institute of Fine Arts at the Lebanese University in Tripoli. His artworks can be found in art museums both in Lebanon and abroad, showcasing his talent and contributions to the field of art.
About his Work
Fadl Ziade's artistic practice primarily revolves around visual art, with a particular focus on the decorative and aesthetic aspects rather than personal expression. His work showcases a daring and adventurous approach, characterized by fantastical and imaginative plastic formulations.
His artworks often take on a two-dimensional form, displaying a strong sense of structural balance. The composition is skillfully divided by vertical and horizontal lines, creating distinct planes that are frequently filled with different basic colors. Occasionally, Ziade incorporates depictions of land and sky within his artwork.
Within the bidimensional surfaces, Ziade introduces geometric masses and structures that appear to be suspended in their own space. This technique serves to emphasize the three-dimensional nature of these forms without compromising the underlying two-dimensional plane.
Ziade's work showcases a mastery of composition, balance, and the harmonious integration of geometric elements, allowing for a captivating exploration of both the two-dimensional and three-dimensional aspects of his artwork.
Fadl Ziade
Untitled, 20--
Wood and acrylic paint, 80 x 60 x 5 cm
MACAM Collection, donation from the artist