artists A–Z
Joseph Basbous
Born in Rachana, the youngest of three brothers, Joseph Basbous instinctively followed the call of the mallet and chisel, honing his skills since childhood in a family where stone carving came naturally. With remarkable capacity and sensitivity, he initially worked as a stone mason and later assisted his brothers in executing their own artistic endeavors. Joseph Basbous followed the non-figurative path pioneered by Michel Basbous in Lebanon, working with simplicity and guided by his instincts.
Majd Patou Fathallah
Majd Patou Fathallah's artistic development was predominantly influenced by the dynamic atmosphere of the 1970s. This period in the art world was characterized by a collective desire for growth and renewal, fueled by the tensions and challenges of the preceding decade.
Youssef Howayek
In 1930, Howayek gained recognition as the creator of the first sculpture in Martyrs' Square, Beirut: Les Pleureuses – The Weepers
Zaven Hadichian
Hadichian dedicated his life to the craft of sculpting and also shared his expertise as a teacher of modeling and sculpting at various universities in Lebanon. He played an instrumental role in shaping the field by designing a teaching program at the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA). He also taught at the Fine Arts Department of Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik (USEK) and held the distinction of being the first professor of sculpture at the Fine Arts Institute of the Lebanese University.
Nour Kuri
Born in Mexico City, Nour Kuri is of Lebanese descent, with family origins from Jezzine. She holds a B.A. in Social Communications from Anahuac University in Mexico. She has held over 40 individual exhibitions in museums and galleries across Mexico, the United States of America, Europe, Lebanon, and China. Several of her sculptures are included in the permanent collection of the Migration Nucleus Museum in Lebanon, as well as in private and public collections.
Alfons Philipps
Alfons Philipps worked with a variety of materials, including metal sheets, nails, and branches from oak, olive, and lemon trees. He employed unconventional mediums such as coffee beans and color stones, meticulously collecting, grinding, and preparing them for his paintings. His predominantly abstract works, infused with a touch of surrealism, exuded strength through their concise lines and pure shapes. He often incorporated ready-made objects or natural materials into his creations, further enhancing their distinctive character.
Rudy Rahme
Rahme was influenced by Lebanese nature, its spirituality and its culture (Qadicha, Bkaa kafra), Wahib Keyrouz, Gibran Khalil Gibran, Michael Angelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Raffaello, and many other artists.
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.
Raffi Tokatlian
Through his sculptures, Raffi Tokatlian combines his artistic skills, life experiences, and profound respect for humanity. His creations are powerful and thought-provoking, celebrating themes of freedom, justice, and above all, spiritual love in all its manifestations.
Harout Torossian
Harout Torossian was a Lebanese-Armenian painter and sculptor. He studied at ALBA (Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts) and continued his artistic education at l'École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (Paris) in the sections of painting, engraving, mosaic and fresco from 1956 to 1961.
Raffi Yedalian
Saba Sadr is an Iranian-Lebanese artist who divides her time between Beirut and Los Angeles. Her artistic journey began at a young age, as her father was a household painter, exposing her to the world of art.