Being Dia al-Azzawi: Azzawi and Muzaffar al-Nawab

In 1968, a year before the Towards the New Vision manifesto, Azzawi met the Iraqi poet Muzaffar al-Nawab after he had escaped from prison. A few months later, Nawab invited Azzawi to illustrate and design the cover for his famous…

“30 Years of Color” at Galerie Janine Rubeiz

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Galerie Janine Rubeiz amid challenging regional conditions, the gallery opens “30 Years of Color” on November 30, 2023, from 4 to 8 pm. Despite the distressing events affecting Palestine and South Lebanon, their commitment to…

Being Dia al-Azzawi: Chapter 3: The Literary Artist

The transition into the 1990s saw Dia al-Azzawi embark on a remarkable journey that bridged the gap between visual and literary art forms. This transformative period witnessed Azzawi’s immersion into the daftar, a unique artist’s book that amalgamated visual art…

Being Dia al-Azzawi: Chapter 2: The Arab Cause

The years spanning 1970 to 1989 were marked by tumultuous events in the Middle East, which continued to shape Dia al-Azzawi’s art and highlight his commitment to depicting the struggles, hopes, and resilience of the Palestinian people. As an artist,…

Being Dia al-Azzawi: Chapter 1: The New Vision

Throughout the mid- and late 1960s, Dia al-Azzawi’s artistic journey intersected profoundly with Lebanon, specifically Beirut, a period that not only influenced his craft but also broadened his artistic horizons in unprecedented ways. Born in Baghdad in 1939, Azzawi’s early…

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