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Sfeir-Semler Gallery presents a new solo exhibition by artist and audio investigator Lawrence Abu Hamdan at the gallery’s Karantina space in Beirut. Known for his unique blend of activism, art, and research, Abu Hamdan refers to himself as a “Private…
Najla El Zein moves between disciplines, creating works that transcend the boundaries of design and sculpture. Raised between Beirut and Paris, she has developed a unique visual language that fuses organic forms, material experimentation, and deeply personal narratives. With a…
On March 6, 2025, The Residency Studio and Art Gallery in Portland’s Pearl District unveiled its inaugural First Thursday exhibition, Grapefruit, a collection of works inspired by Yoko Ono’s unique artistic vision. The exhibition features creations by the 239 NW…
The British Museum announced that Lina Ghotmeh—Architecture has been selected as the winner of its Western Range competition, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s ambitious Masterplan project. Ghotmeh, renowned for her materially sensitive and historically informed approach to architecture,…
The Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation (DAF) in Beirut presents Pourquoi il fait si sombre? (Why is it so dark?), a solo exhibition by Ayman Baalbaki. Running from March 21 to April 18, 2025, the show offers a profound…
The Museo Reina Sofía presents Huguette Caland: A Life in a Few Lines, the first major European retrospective dedicated to the Lebanese artist Huguette Caland (1931–2019). Spanning nearly 300 works, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, collages, and multimedia pieces, the exhibition…
On the evening of February 27, 2025, visitors gathered at the Sursock Museum for a long-overdue tribute to Abdel Hamid Baalbaki. More than a retrospective, the exhibition served as a remembrance of a home, a village, and an artist whose…
This article appeared in Being Muhannad Shono Issue #70 which delves into the world of Saudi artist Muhannad Shono, exploring his creative journey, artistic process, and global impact. Through visuals and an in-depth interview, it highlights Shono’s works that connect…
From October 12, 2024, to March 16, 2025, the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain presents the first major European retrospective of Olga de Amaral, a pioneering figure in Fiber Art and a key contributor to the Colombian art scene. Bringing…
Nada Boulos Auction presents Works from the Collection of the Late Yole Rizk, Founder of the Delta International Art Center (1972 – 1975), an online auction taking place from March 8 to March 10, 2025. This carefully curated sale showcases…