artists A–Z
Edouardo Daher
Edouard Daher's metal artifacts embody a strong sense of modern design. His works exhibit a lightness and verticality, incorporating vibrant color elements and playful movements.
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.
Bernard Ghanem
In 1992, Bernard Ghanem created his first significant work of art, a sculpture titled "The Dancer," marking the beginning of his artistic journey. This was followed by subsequent creations, including "The Escape" and many others. His talent and dedication to his craft led to his recognition as an associate artist of the Sursock Museum Salon d'Automne.
Ghassan Ghazal
Ghassan Ghazal was particularly focused on transcending the representation of symbols of violence and coercion, and his multidisciplinary practice encompassed diverse research projects that merged image, space, and perception.
Kameel Hawa
During his university years, Kameel Hawa's first foray into writing was a booklet on the nationwide student uprising of 1968. Despite having little or no formal education in the arts, he pursued design and painting through personal initiative.
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.
Leila Jabre-Jureidini
Leila Jabre-Jureidini dedicates most of her time to her studio, where she paints, sculpts, and brings her inspirations to life. Over the years, her prolific artistic output has led to several notable exhibitions, including the "London's Contemporary Parallax Art Fair" in 2011, the 31st "Salon d'Automne" at Sursock Museum in 2012, where she received a special mention from the jury, the "Beirut Art Fair" in 2013 and 2015, "Bitassarof" at the Lebanese National Library in 2016, and the traveling collective exhibition of "Imago Mundi Benetton Collection" in 2017.
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.
Raymond Khawam
Raymond Khawam's expertise spanned the fields of electricity, mechanics, and solar energy. Notably, he held a position of responsibility at Kettaneh establishments, overseeing X-ray installations in the Middle East. His remarkable manual dexterity and creative mind distinguished him in his pursuits.
Maral Maniss
In her multidisciplinary work, Maral Maniss delves deep into exploring the connections between life, memory, and nostalgia, translating them into captivating visual representations. Through upcycled art, vibrant colors, and expressive lines, she seeks to reclaim what has been erased and preserve what can endure.
Ginane Makki Bacho
In her earlier artistic career, Ginane Makki Bacho focused on paintings, etchings, and book prints that revolved around her life as a Lebanese woman exiled from her country, exploring new perspectives in a foreign land. Overwhelmed by the changes, she turned inward to find something more authentic and related to herself in New York. Reflecting on her past and present, she had to decide her future path.
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.
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.
Aref El Rayess
Like a chameleon adapting to its surroundings, Aref El Rayess skillfully channeled his art to match his experiences. Each encounter, whether immediate or emotional, found expression through the precise style, medium, and content that best conveyed its essence.
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.
Boulos Richa
A self-taught sculptor, Boulos Richa has always been drawn to forging and smelting. He practiced his craft with great diligence and dedication. He was endlessly fascinated by the material, heating, beating, blazing, hammering, cutting, twisting, chiseling, and assembling it. Nicknamed "Akhwat el-hadid," he was recognized as a master blacksmith throughout the land, possessing extensive knowledge of techniques and methods.
Gulène Torossian Der Boghossian
As a professor of sculpture at prestigious universities and a founding member of the Hamazkayin "Toros Roslin" Art Academy in Lebanon, Guléne Torossian der Boghossian was not only a dedicated mentor to emerging artists but also actively involved in national and international art fairs, festivals, and symposiums.
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.
Paulette Touma Eid
Under the brand "R.tistPola," Paulette Touma Eid excels in Visual Arts, Paintings, 3D wire creations, Polyart Sculptures crafted from papier-mâché and resin, Upcycled Sculptures ingeniously assembled from discarded materials, and imaginative Furniture Designs like artistic stools, tables, and panels.