artists A–Z
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.
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.
Youssef Howayek
In 1930, Howayek gained recognition as the creator of the first sculpture in Martyrs' Square, Beirut: Les Pleureuses – The Weepers
Hussein Hussein
Hussein Hussein portrays in his video installation a procession of frail-looking individuals. Below this spiritually evocative triptych, a video is displayed, showcasing bare feet relentlessly marching across various terrains and through water, as the individuals have abandoned their shoes in search of a savior.
Adnan Hakkani
Adnan Hakkani's artistic pursuits center around experimental art. He immerses himself in the intricacies of the human experience, exploring its various expectations, concerns, and fears. Through his work, he raises existential questions that extend beyond the individual level, touching upon broader Lebanese national themes.
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.
Dima Hajjar
Dima Hajjar possesses the qualities of an exceptional painter, showcasing her ability to craft a unique world with a distinct graphic style and personal palette. Her artwork delves into her own life experiences and everyday observations, intertwining urban and personal memories. In doing so, she blurs the boundaries between reality and illusion, truth and fiction, and recorded and imagined histories.
Samia Halaby
Samia Halaby's approach to abstraction varies, ranging from exploring geometric still life to creating free-form collaged abstractions by joining pieces of canvas. She has created political posters and banners for anti-war causes and has been featured in "The Design of Dissent" publication. Her artistic development over the past five decades has been influenced by principles of abstraction found in nature and a materialist approach.
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.
Mohammad Al Haffar
The majority of Mohammad Al Haffar’s artworks were made from wood. His preferred themes encompassed women in various states, sports activities, animals, music, and dance. With the exception of a couple of abstract compositions, all of his works were freely figurative.
Nabil Helou
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.
Carole Ingea
Carole Ingea obtained a Master's degree in advertising from the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA) in 1987. With a background in advertising and design, she worked as an art director in agencies both in France and Lebanon. After spending two decades in the advertising industry, she retired with a strong desire to pursue her passion for sculpture.
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.
Rina Jaber
Rina Jaber strives to convey profound and mysterious concepts such as Wabi-sabi, Yugen, and Shibui that cannot be easily expressed in words. She employs the technique of hand-building, completely excluding the potter's wheel, allowing for a direct interaction between the artist and the clay.
Leila Kubba Kawash
Born to a Swiss-American mother and an Iraqi father, Leila Kubba Kawash received her education in Baghdad before leaving the country at the age of sixteen to study at the Manchester School of Art and Architecture in the United Kingdom, where she graduated with a National Diploma of Art and Design. She further pursued her studies at the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington DC and took courses in printmaking and painting at St. Martin's College in London.
Sabine Karam
Sabine Karam is a Lebanese American artist working with ceramics and bronze.
She is a graduate of the Lebanese University with a Master’s degree in Biology and holds a degree in fashion design. She decided to pursue a career in art and started with painting (oil and watercolor) but she was not satisfied. When she moved to NY City she enrolled at the Art Students League. There she discovered her passion for sculpture and hand-built work and she knew immediately that this was her artistic calling. She then took formal education in ceramics at the Arts Center of the Capital Region (ACCR) in Troy, NY from 2006 to 2012.
Charles Khoury
Having lived through the tumultuous period of the Lebanese war, Charles Khoury experienced profound anger that he managed to channel through his artistic expression. He perceives the world as a corrupt and modern jungle, and through his art, he has created a personal realm where he can escape from this harsh reality.