artists A–Z
Cornelia Krafft
Cornelia Krafft's work revolves around the themes of mythology and the struggles faced by women in society throughout history. She employs a range of artistic strategies, including performance art, choreography, installation, photography, painting, film, and stage and costume design, to create a cohesive and integrated body of work. Her performances and choreographies are typically non-verbal and frequently take place in natural or abandoned urban settings, which serve as her stage.
Sana Khaled Abdallah
Rania Behlok's artistic practice showcases her exploration of conceptual ideas, inviting viewers to engage with the complexities and deeper layers of interpretation within her works. Through her installations, she prompts contemplation and invites a thoughtful exploration of the inherent meanings and contradictions that exist within our perceptions of reality.
Ilat Knayzeh
Inspired by African culture, tribal life, and oriental cultures, Ilat Knayzeh's artwork reflects a vibrant diversity of colors and bold yet beautiful combinations. Through her abstract paintings, she explores the concept that all humans originated from the same place, while recognizing that each painting can be interpreted in countless ways by different individuals. Knayzeh employs colors as a means to express emotions and evoke feelings in her art.
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.
Nahed Mansour
As an artist, Nahed Mansour continuously explores and discovers different media and languages that best convey her artistic vision. This exploration is influenced by her position as a contemporary artist living in Lebanon, with all the sociopolitical circumstances that shape the country and its surroundings. Through her art, Mansour aims to embody her lived experiences on both human and social levels.
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.
Thaer Maarouf
Thaer Maarouf's work is known for its symbolic representation of human rights issues in the Middle East and the challenges faced by displaced populations affected by regional upheaval. His art often takes on a conceptual approach, aiming to critique the absurdity of war and the pervasive culture of consumerism. He explores the human mind's role in perpetuating conflicts driven by trivial interests such as money, power, and control, which erode our sense of humanity.
Jacqueline Ohanian
After many years of primarily painting figurative subjects such as horses, still life, and human figures using watercolor, Jacqueline Ohanian transitioned into abstract expressionism across various mediums. This shift provided her with the freedom and spontaneity to blend her imagination with the diverse realities surrounding her.
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.
Raouf Rifai
Raouf Rifai's art is inherently experimental, as he constantly seeks new avenues of expression. He takes on a cultural and environmental educational role within his society. His affinity for working with children allows him to share his artistic experiences and inspire young minds. He believes that art begins and ends with them, recognizing that an artist is, in essence, a mature child.
Hind Soufi
Hind Soufi’s installation serves as a poignant voice for the victims of wars, violence, persecution, and social injustice. It serves as a testimony to the plight of displaced individuals and refugees, capturing the essence of the human condition in its most harrowing form.
Mario Saba
Mario Saba identified himself as an experimental artist who has explored various techniques and artistic approaches, including painting, photography, and mixed-media installations. Through his art, he aims to express the memories of the Lebanese civil war during the post-conflict period. His works embody the challenges of life and the lingering effects of war, fearlessly questioning our assumptions and leading us away from the ordinary. As a result, his art is both unsettling and captivating.
Ghassan Christo Saba
Ghassan Christo Saba's artwork draws inspiration from Tripoli's history and artistic heritage. He taps into the rich historical background of his hometown for his artistic creations. The scenes depicted in his artwork are influenced by Tripoli's past.
Nada Sehnaoui
In addition to exhibiting her paintings, Nada Sehnaoui has created numerous large-scale public installations and site-specific installations in Lebanon and around the world. Her installations in the public space in Lebanon, such as Fractions of Memory (2003), Waynoun (where are they?) (2006), and Haven't Fifteen Years of Hiding in the Toilets Been Enough? (2008), have received recognition and acclaim.
Shireen Taweel
Shireen Taweel is an installation and multimedia artist based between Beirut and Sydney. Taweel's work exploresthe experience of being a Lebanese Australian, living between two cultures. She explores themes related to socially, politically, and religiously constructed public spaces and chooses copper as the core element in her artwork.
Karin Timmermans
Karin Timmermans' art is enriched by life and influenced by new ideas and impressions, architecture, simplicity, and complexity. She canalizes these elements and translates them into feelings, expressed through plastic and bronze sculptures.
Anita Toutikian
Anita Toutikian explores unconventional ways to challenge habitual thought patterns and establish new perspectives on art and life. For her, art serves as a means of resistance against mental manipulation and cognitive oppression.
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.