Mireille Honein

1948 – 2022, Kfarchima

Mireille Honein divided her time between Paris and Beirut. She held a master's degree in law and a PhD in information sciences. During a visit to a sculptor friend, she became captivated when she picked up a piece of clay and began molding it with her fingers. This experience in 1988 marked the beginning of her complete devotion to sculpture.

Honein exhibited her works at prestigious venues such as the Salon d'Automne and Grand Palais in Paris, and she consistently participated in various shows throughout Paris. In the town of Saint Amand-Montrond, there is a three-meter-high bronze sculpture titled "Fervour" displayed in a public space. Additionally, her sculpture titled "Reading" can be found at Sofil in Beirut.

About her Work

Not only was Honein an accomplished artist, but she was also a cultural activist. One of her notable installations, "Undress 522," involved hanging wedding dresses along the seafront of Beirut as a protest against a law that allowed rapists to escape punishment by marrying their victims. Through her art, Honein aimed to raise awareness and challenge social issues.

Art critic Cesar Nammour wrote an article about Mireille Honein in An Nahar in 1998. As a token of gratitude, the artist created a book sculpture with the article engraved on its pages.

Mireille Honein

Le Livre d'artiste, ce malheureux oublié…, 1998

Ceramic, 15 x 15 x 23 cm

Nammour Collection