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…
RIMA NASSER: “HIDDEN TREASURES” SUGGESTS THERE ARE ICONIC WORKS WITHIN THE DALLOUL ART FOUNDATION’S COLLECTION WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED. COULD YOU SHARE SOME INSIGHTS INTO THESE ICONIC PIECES AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE WITHIN THE COLLECTION? WAFA ROZ: The DAF collection comprises…
In celebration of the recent triumphs of Syrian-Palestinian artist Sawsan Al Bahar, Firetti Contemporary presents an exhibition that highlights her latest creations alongside selected pieces from previous years, showcasing her prowess in both drawing and installation art. Born in Damascus…
Galerie Tanit Beirut presents ‘Soft Shields’ a solo show by Jad El Khoury taking place from November 29, until December 29, 2023. ‘Soft Shields’, a project born from the aftermath of the Beirut port explosion, stands as a narrative woven…
Noor Riyadh, the world’s largest light art festival, illuminates Saudi Arabia’s capital for its third edition from November 30 to December 16, 2023. Over 120 artworks, including large-scale installations and immersive projections, will transform the city into an expansive ‘gallery…
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…
Today, Dia al-Azzawi remains deeply engaged with the heart and soul of Lebanon just as he is with the wider region. His recent works bear witness to his steadfast commitment to giving a voice to the voiceless as catastrophic events…
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…
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,…
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…