artists A–Z

Jacqueline Bejani

Jacqueline Bejani's artistic themes encompass a wide range of subjects, including the Middle East, Palestine, the European Community, and multiculturalism. Her works have been featured in various exhibitions, notably including a group exhibition at the Centre d’Art Contemporain du Luxembourg and in the Palais de Justice of the city of Arlon.

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Rania Behlok

Rania Behlok's artistic practice showcases her exploration of conceptual ideas, inviting viewers to engage with the complexities and deeper layers of interpretation within her works. Through her installations, she prompts contemplation and invites a thoughtful exploration of the inherent meanings and contradictions that exist within our perceptions of reality.

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Elias Dib

Elias Dib's artistic practice revolved around working with materials to explore the immaterial. He utilized substances as catalysts for ideas, aiming to engage the intellect rather than solely appealing to visual sensibilities. His installations were depersonalized and anti-formal, focusing less on aesthetics and more on demanding active participation from the viewer to interpret and understand the artwork.

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Beba Eid Hamati

Beba Eid Hamati is a conceptual artist who splits her time between Beirut and Dubai. She is actively involved in teaching Pottery at the Dubai International Art Centre (DIAC), where she also serves as the chairperson. In recognition of her artistic achievements, she was awarded the Sheikh Zayed Fine Arts Award in Beirut in 1978 and 1979.

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Dima Hajjar

Dima Hajjar possesses the qualities of an exceptional painter, showcasing her ability to craft a unique world with a distinct graphic style and personal palette. Her artwork delves into her own life experiences and everyday observations, intertwining urban and personal memories. In doing so, she blurs the boundaries between reality and illusion, truth and fiction, and recorded and imagined histories.

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Samia Halaby

Samia Halaby's approach to abstraction varies, ranging from exploring geometric still life to creating free-form collaged abstractions by joining pieces of canvas. She has created political posters and banners for anti-war causes and has been featured in "The Design of Dissent" publication. Her artistic development over the past five decades has been influenced by principles of abstraction found in nature and a materialist approach.

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Carole Ingea

Carole Ingea obtained a Master's degree in advertising from the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA) in 1987. With a background in advertising and design, she worked as an art director in agencies both in France and Lebanon. After spending two decades in the advertising industry, she retired with a strong desire to pursue her passion for sculpture.

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Leila Kubba Kawash

Born to a Swiss-American mother and an Iraqi father, Leila Kubba Kawash received her education in Baghdad before leaving the country at the age of sixteen to study at the Manchester School of Art and Architecture in the United Kingdom, where she graduated with a National Diploma of Art and Design. She further pursued her studies at the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington DC and took courses in printmaking and painting at St. Martin's College in London.

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Cornelia Krafft

Cornelia Krafft's work revolves around the themes of mythology and the struggles faced by women in society throughout history. She employs a range of artistic strategies, including performance art, choreography, installation, photography, painting, film, and stage and costume design, to create a cohesive and integrated body of work. Her performances and choreographies are typically non-verbal and frequently take place in natural or abandoned urban settings, which serve as her stage.

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Sana Khaled Abdallah

Rania Behlok's artistic practice showcases her exploration of conceptual ideas, inviting viewers to engage with the complexities and deeper layers of interpretation within her works. Through her installations, she prompts contemplation and invites a thoughtful exploration of the inherent meanings and contradictions that exist within our perceptions of reality.

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Ilat Knayzeh

Inspired by African culture, tribal life, and oriental cultures, Ilat Knayzeh's artwork reflects a vibrant diversity of colors and bold yet beautiful combinations. Through her abstract paintings, she explores the concept that all humans originated from the same place, while recognizing that each painting can be interpreted in countless ways by different individuals. Knayzeh employs colors as a means to express emotions and evoke feelings in her art.

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Nahed Mansour

As an artist, Nahed Mansour continuously explores and discovers different media and languages that best convey her artistic vision. This exploration is influenced by her position as a contemporary artist living in Lebanon, with all the sociopolitical circumstances that shape the country and its surroundings. Through her art, Mansour aims to embody her lived experiences on both human and social levels.

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Thaer Maarouf

Thaer Maarouf's work is known for its symbolic representation of human rights issues in the Middle East and the challenges faced by displaced populations affected by regional upheaval. His art often takes on a conceptual approach, aiming to critique the absurdity of war and the pervasive culture of consumerism. He explores the human mind's role in perpetuating conflicts driven by trivial interests such as money, power, and control, which erode our sense of humanity.

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