EXHIBITIONS

'Sprouting Stories' by Modelab at Takeover Beirut

‘Sprouting Stories’ by Modelab at Takeover Beirut

‘Sprouting Stories’ by Modelab launched on Thursday, August 8, was accompanied by a talk featuring Claudia Arozqueta and Rodrigo Azaola at Takeover Beirut. During their month-long residency at Takeover, Modelab transformed the gallery into a mixed-media genealogical garden. This installation,…

Nabil El Makhloufi, Milky Way I, 2024, Acrylic on canvas, 160 x 120 cm. Courtesy of Nil Gallery.

‘Echoes of Identity: Poetic Heritage from North Africa’ at Nil Gallery, Paris

Nil Gallery presents ‘Echoes of Identity: Poetic Heritage from North Africa,’ a group exhibition featuring the works of Nabil El Makhloufi, Sara Benabdallah, and Slimen Elkamel. This exhibition delves into the complexities of identity, culture, and social narratives, showcasing the…

Artist's Rooms Taysir Batniji, Hannoun at Jameel Arts Centre. Courtesy of Art Jameel, Photography by Daniella Baptista

‘Hannoun’ by Taysir Batniji at the Jameel Arts Centre Dubai

Taysir Batniji’s site-specific performative installation Hannoun at the Jameel Art Centre reconstructs a room mirroring the exact dimensions of his now-inaccessible studio in Gaza. The studio, completed in 2001, was a creative space for Batniji until border closures in 2006…

Mohammed Al Saleem, Untitled, 1986

‘Hafla’ at Sotheby’s London

Sotheby’s New Bond Street is showcasing ‘Hafla,’ a celebration of Middle Eastern culture. Spanning nearly a month from the 12th until the 30th of August 2024, each of Sotheby’s London galleries will host unique aspects of Middle Eastern art and…

The Texture of Water, 2023, Acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 150 x 90 cm

‘The Texture of Water’ by Rim El Jundi at Agial Art Gallery

Agial Art Gallery presents a new solo show by Rim El Jundi titled ‘The Texture of Water.’ The exhibition takes place from the 1st until the 31st of August, 2024. ‘The Texture of Water’ invites viewers to transcend the familiar…

Exhibition view: "Intimate Garden Scene (in Beirut)" (2023). Courtesy of Ashkal Alwan

‘Intimate Garden Scene (In Beirut)’ at Sursock Museum

‘Intimate Garden Scene (In Beirut)’ at Sursock Museum, organised by Ashkal Alwan, is part of the first chapter of Home Works 9: A Forum on Cultural Practices. The exhibition revisits forms of critical artmaking in Lebanon from the 1990s onward.…

Randa Mirza, TAP, June 21.

‘In the Blink of an Eye’ by Temporary Art Platform

Temporary Art Platform presents ‘In the Blink of an Eye’ A series of commissions on billboards across Beirut curated by Nour Osseiran and Jad Karam, featuring intervetions by Annabel Daou, Basile Ghosn, Dalia Baassiri, Dia Mrad, Mahmoud El Safadi, Nathalie…

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