Titled “Janus Gate”, Ayman Baalbaki’s work for the Lebanese Pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale is his most ambitious and monumental installation to date. Standing five metres high, the 3D structure allows you to pass from one space to the…
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By Saleh Barakat I first met Ayman in his student days when he came to the gallery. Before he even graduated and became a professional painter I used to see his paintings and buy some of them. Around 2001, when…
By Rose Issa As regards the artist’s work, it was love at first sight[1]. Bold striking pieces, bursting with energy, brushstrokes reflecting strength, drama, beauty and bewilderment. Then I met the man, and like everyone else was overwhelmed by all…
By Dr Basel Dalloul I first met Ayman Baalbaki about a decade ago, when my late father asked me to take over the vast family collection of art by Arab artists. At the time my father was consolidating this particular…
Ayman Baalbaki Lebanese, b.1975 Education 2002 – 2003 D.E.A. in “Art of Images and Contemporary art” at Paris VIII, France. 2001 – 2003 Diploma of superior studies in Art-Space at the ENSAD, Paris, France. 1994 – 1998 Diploma of superior…
Ayman Baalbaki, the magnetic icon of Beirut, stroking his artistic ingenuity by his presence and his work. His personal style is present in the various mediums he engages in. He is adventurous. He reconciles the precise with the chaotic. Written…
Expo 2020 is a host to some of the most exciting country pavilions marked by unique and stellar architecture representing each nation’s legacy and vision of the future. Architect: Carlo Ratti, Italo Rota, Matteo Gatto and F&M Location: Al Forsan…
Expo 2020 is a host to some of the most exciting country pavilions marked by unique and stellar architecture representing each nation’s legacy and vision of the future. Architect: Amann-Cánovas- Maruri Studio Location: Sustainability District Area of 5,800 m 2…
Expo 2020 is a host to some of the most exciting country pavilions marked by unique and stellar architecture representing each nation’s legacy and vision of the future. Architect: CP Kukreja Architects Location: Al Forsan Façade: Made up of 600…
Expo 2020 is a host to some of the most exciting country pavilions marked by unique and stellar architecture representing each nation’s legacy and vision of the future. Architect: Moriyama & Teshima Location: Jubilee Size: 1,364 square metres Inspiration: The…