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Portrait of Gregory Buchakjian. Photo credit Myriam Boulos

CURATED BY GREGORY BUCHAKJIAN | A CABINET OF BROKEN BODIES

Gregory Buchakjian (b. 1971) is an art historian and interdisciplinary visual artist. PhD graduate at Université Paris IV Sorbonne, he is director of the School of Visual Arts at Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA). Buchakjian’s research deals with art in…

Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim studio

SANCTUARIES | MOHAMMED AHMED IBRAHIM

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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‘Beirut 1840-1918 Photographs & Maps Exhibition’ by Nabu Museum at Beit Beirut

The exhibition, originally organised at Nabu and now hosted at Beit Beirut, offers a captivating fusion of photographs and text, providing visitors with a rare glimpse into Beirut’s historical journey that had nearly faded into obscurity. It unfolds the narrative…

Menart Fair 2023

The 4th edition of the Menart Fair offered a unique and diverse experience. Over 31 galleries from 11 countries have converged in Paris to showcase Art and design from the Middle East and North Africa. The event displayed a blend…

‘She’ by Rania Matar at The Huntsville Museum of Art

The Huntsville Museum of Art hosts photographer Rania Matar for a lecture and reception marking the inauguration of her exhibition, “Rania Matar: SHE,” sponsored by the United Community Bank Foundation. In her talk, Rania Matar will delve into the theme…

‘Casablanca Art School’ at the Tate St Ives

On view at the Tate St Ives is the first museum exhibition of the Casablanca Art School in the UK. The Casablanca Art School, emerged with the advent of Morocco’s independence in 1956, embracing a groundbreaking visual culture. Artist professors like…

‘Poltergeist’ by Farah Al Qasimi at C/O Berlin

On view at C/O Berlin is “Poltergeist” a show by Farah Al Qasimi.  A multidisciplinary media artist born in 1991 in the UAE, her works comprise a compelling fusion of photographs and video art, exploring the elusive realm of the…

‘Only Life, Myriad Places’ by Sudarshan Shetty at Ishara Art Foundation

Sudarshan Shetty’s artistic practice navigates the intricate realms of both inner and outer dimensions of everyday existence. Through his creations, the lines between dreams and reality, memories and fantasies, and tangible objects and ethereal spectres blur, spotlighting the impermanent and…

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