CULTURE

Lebanon through its artisans

LEBANON THROUGH ITS ARTISANS

In an inspired move, L’Artisan du Liban has joined forces with four local Lebanese designers to create a limited edition collection that captures the creative spirit of the nation. The four featured designers include Ramzi Abou Fadel under the Yook…

The happy place by Najib Hilal

BETTY KETCHEDJIAN WINS THE 2018 BYBLOS BANK AWARD FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

This past September, Betty Ketchedjian was announced as winner of the 2018 Byblos Bank Award for Photography, a prestigious award now in its seventh edition that recognises emerging artists who have made an impact on Lebanese art and visual culture…

Aref El Rayess, Homage to Martin Luther King, 1968, Oil on canvas, 150 x 101 cm © Aref El Rayess

A TIMELINE TO THE GOLDEN AGE

Saradar Collection has launched an archive of images documenting Beirut’s flourishing art scene from 1955 to 1975. Famed art historian and critic John Berger once said that archives are what “distinguishes man from any other animal, we can only see…

Laying of the gold leaf on the dial

FLORAL FABLES

The new timepiece collection from Dior is inspired by lush gardens Dior’s jewellery and timepieces are treasures to behold. The shiny, colourful pieces – many of which are now collectors’ items – somehow always manage to exude a playful vibe,…

Nature Triomphante 2018 Collection. Phase of application of cacholong on the titanium leaves of the Lierre Givré necklace.

BEJEWELLED TRIUMPH

Boucheron celebrates its 160th anniversary with jewellery that combines artistry and high-tech savoir-faire Boucheron has long been one of the world’s boldest and most experimental jewellery houses. Its founder Frédéric Boucheron pushed the boundaries during the 19th century, designing the…

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