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THE DIARY OF AN ARTIST IN INTERESTING TIMES | ELIE BEKHAZI

Taking up this issue’s theme of ‘The Diary of an Artist in Confinement Interesting Times’, Selections invited artists to share their thoughts on work, art and life in general since the beginning of the year. What image(s) illustrate(s) 2020 for…

Gabrielle Chanel (designer), Evening dress c. 1923–26 (detail). Silk crêpe, tube and rhinestone embroidery, lamé, tulle embroidered with gold thread, Patrimoine de CHANEL, Paris. Photo © Julien T. Hamon

GABRIELLE CHANEL. FASHION MANIFESTO

Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto is the first exhibition in Australia to exclusively focus on the significant contribution to twentieth-century fashion culture by the renowned French couturière Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971). This major exhibition is presented by the National Gallery of Victoria…

Avoid Bad Dreams, Installation view at Green Art Gallery, 2019, Photo by Anna Shtraus. Courtesy of Green Art Gallery

YASMIN ATASSI | GREEN ART GALLERY

Green Art Gallery has been active in the region for nearly four decades and has had the privilege of bearing witness to the tremendous transformations in the regional art scene. Starting from the late 1980s in Homs, Syria, the gallery…

Hala Moubarak Portriat

CURATED BY HALA MOUBARAK: MADE IN LEBANON

Beirut is a mysterious city. You can roam the streets and find architectural jewels, abandoned houses with secrets to tell about war, peace, tolerance and love. Beirut is steeped in stories, things you see on every street corner, while drinking…

SANCTUARIES | SALOUA RAOUDA CHOUCAIR

In an attempt to delve into the private universe of artists and art collectors, Selections is exploring the sanctuaries of various men and women, some living and others who have passed away, and shedding light on places that remain out…

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‘Summer 2023’ at Art on 56th

“SUMMER 2023” assembles an eclectic array of artists from Art on 56th for a summer exhibition spotlighting both emerging and established talents from the Middle East. The roster features artists such as Elias Ayoub, Saoud Abdallah, Safaa Al Set, Haibat…

‘Creative Liaisons’ LIFE Auction at We Design 2023

At LIFE, they are guided by the principle of “Stronger Together,” as they work to empower the Lebanese community. With a global membership of 1,200 individuals, LIFE comes together to shape a brighter future for Lebanon. At the core of…

Memory of a paper city by Alfred Tarazi at Umam

From the disintegration of state institutions to the endemic neglect and destruction of its cultural heritage, Lebanon’s modern cultural and social legacy is in peril. In past years, the country has seen its cultural hubs crumble: publishing houses, theatres, cinemas,…

“In/Visible: Objects in the Mirror,” “An Untitled Exhibition,” “A Way With Light”at Athr Gallery, Jeddah

This autumn, ATHR Gallery in Jeddah offers a trifecta of exhibitions. From September 27 to December 27, 2023, visitors can visit “In/Visible: Objects in the Mirror,” Rami Farook’s “An Untitled Exhibition,” and “A Way With Light.” In/Visible: Objects in the…

Knokke Art Fair 2023

Gradually and steadily, the Knokke Art Fair has expanded to achieve a high standard, driven by a steadfast commitment to innovation and equilibrium. It places equal importance on quality, unforeseen elements, consistency and diversity. This is prominently displayed in the…

Where to now? at Krinzinger Schottenfeld

Krinzinger Gallery has undertaken the endeavour of curating an exhibition for the annual “curated by” festival, emphasising in-depth research on Middle Eastern artists and their practices. This commitment is rooted in the gallery’s 15-year presence at the Art Dubai Fair…

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