artists A–Z
Nabil Basbous
Nabil Basbous is renowned for his monumental sculptures, which can be found in various cities across Lebanon and even outside the country. His artwork has been exhibited in Europe, Mexico, South Korea, and the Middle East. He actively participates in local and international art events, earning numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to the field.
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.
Alfred Basbous
Alfred Basbous' first encounter with the hammer and chisel occurred while he and his younger brother Joseph were cutting stones to construct the Basbous family house in Rachana. This initial encounter gradually transformed into a profound understanding of stone as he collaborated with Michel, honing his technique and refining his artistic sensibilities.
Elias Bazouni
Since he embarked on his sculpting journey in 1984, Elias Bazouni devoted himself to the depiction of the nude form, primarily using marble and carefully selected fine stones. His artwork portrays the female nude in various postures, all executed with a naturalistic touch that accentuates the softness of the skin.
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.
Ezzat Mezher
Ezzat Mezher's artistic endeavors were showcased in numerous art exhibitions held in Lebanon, the Arab world, Europe, the United States, and Japan. His sculptures, monuments, and other works can be found adorning public gardens, museums, and various public institutions, leaving a lasting impact on the artistic landscape.
Wajih Nahle
Renowned for his mastery of Islamic art, Wajih Nahle transcended boundaries by transforming Arabic calligraphy into a universal language. His artistic ideology reflects a fusion of tradition and contemporary postulates, skillfully interweaving technical complexity with profound symbolism.
Chahine Raffoul
Fascinated by the Phoenician culture, Chahine Raffoul sculpts in order to relive this enigmatic ambition. His beginnings in sculpture were traced by classical works and evolved to a very personal approach, after profound experiments on different materials as well as on shapes, in a continuous state of perpetual probing.
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.