Nadine Abou Zaki’s work comes out of a background of a metaphysical quest based essentially on the idea of a spiritual ascension. She sculpts stone and carves wood with constructivist and architectural shapes, reflecting the expression of the sculptural act itself and its duality.

May Ammoun approaches her art by personally preparing glazes using minerals and ashes, infusing her work with her intimate emotions. She aims to express lived moments, memories, and images through her art, capturing a variety of shapes that embody freedom. Her artworks exhibit sharp, abrupt, or rounded lines, symbolizing her continuous self-transformation.

Michèle Assaf Kamel follows her own logic. Her pieces initially representing building blocks, are a questioning of otherness, of knowing others and the possibility of existing with or without them. Kamel’s interest in her homeland drives her unusual, thought-provoking sculptures, which reflect the aspiration of a new world and the existence of wide unexplored territories that are so far, yet so close.

Boutros Farhat is a self-taught sculptor who embarked on his artistic journey in 1991. Farhat's works have been featured both in Lebanon and internationally. In 2016, he received a prize in an exhibition organized by the Lebanese Artists Association at the UNESCO Palace.

In 1992, Bernard Ghanem created his first significant work of art, a sculpture titled "The Dancer," marking the beginning of his artistic journey. This was followed by subsequent creations, including "The Escape" and many others. His talent and dedication to his craft led to his recognition as an associate artist of the Sursock Museum Salon d'Automne.

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.

Mireille Honein

Imad Issa is a war-time Dadaist. His unconventional approach in paintings, sculptures, and installations serves as a cry against the decay of morals and human values. His statements are straightforward yet laden with emotional and intellectual depth.

Leila Jabre-Jureidini dedicates most of her time to her studio, where she paints, sculpts, and brings her inspirations to life. Over the years, her prolific artistic output has led to several notable exhibitions, including the "London's Contemporary Parallax Art Fair" in 2011, the 31st "Salon d'Automne" at Sursock Museum in 2012, where she received a special mention from the jury, the "Beirut Art Fair" in 2013 and 2015, "Bitassarof" at the Lebanese National Library in 2016, and the traveling collective exhibition of "Imago Mundi Benetton Collection" in 2017.

Saadallah Lebbos is primarily a sculptor who specializes in working with stone and marble, using these materials to give form to his artistic vision. His pieces often incorporate organic forms that evoke geometric shapes, providing a thought-provoking commentary on the cyclical nature of life and death, as well as the stark realities of the modern world.

The Lebanese mountain village, especially his own, its nature and its intimate way of life are a recurring theme in Jamil Molaeb’s work. Like many other artists of his generation, the war has influenced him and his art as well: he grasps the aspect of his paintings from the elements of life.

In post-war Beirut, Samar Mogharbel explored the city's anonymous and shapeless landscape. She uncovered hidden structures that revealed the remnants of old Lebanese houses, showcasing their unique architectural details and diverse cultural influences.

Samir Mueller departed from traditional pottery and embraced a contemporary mode of expression, disregarding functionality and focusing on pure visual pleasure. He transformed clay into a canvas, using engobe as pigment and his fingers as brushes.

Guitta Melki has a passion for ceramics, an old medium that often remind her of the creation phenomena, stated in the Bible, of how man was created from dust in the image of his creator. Likewise, she finds herself creating vessels in the form of abstracted figures; referencing the foot, waist, neck, shoulders or hands of classical pot forms. Often, she creates a supporting sister or partner for each vessel to strengthen their existence.

Maha Nasrallah explores the expressive potential of clay, pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques, and experimenting with innovative forms and textures. Her pieces often reflect her introspection and observations of the world around her, capturing the essence of human emotions, memories, and the intricacies of nature.

Renowned for his mastery of Islamic art, Wajih Nahle transcended boundaries by transforming Arabic calligraphy into a universal language. His artistic ideology reflects a fusion of tradition and contemporary postulates, skillfully interweaving technical complexity with profound symbolism.

Like a chameleon adapting to its surroundings, Aref El Rayess skillfully channeled his art to match his experiences. Each encounter, whether immediate or emotional, found expression through the precise style, medium, and content that best conveyed its essence.

From 2001 to 2012, Nabil Richani participated in various solo and group exhibitions showcasing his sculptures and paintings. Some notable exhibitions include The Choueifat Old Souk, Eco Art, Aley Sculpture Symposium, Deir El Qamar Open House, Rassif El Fann in Choueifat, Muntada Insan's exhibition 'Fann w Lawn', and ISC Art for a Good Cause in 2018 and 2019. He also had the opportunity to participate twice in the 'Arab Cultural Society'.

Mouazzez Rawda was a dedicated artist, known for her determination and as one of the first female drivers in Beirut. She began studying art at the age of fifty. Rawda actively participated in five Salon d'Automne exhibitions at the Sursock Museum from 1964 to 1968, receiving two prizes. Her sculpture "Hayalissa" was created in stone in Saida after winning the Ministry of Tourism prize for public monuments.

The work in ceramics by Mona Sayegh originated from the concept of functionality. The exhibited pieces utilize the Raku firing technique, which emphasizes this idea as its results cannot be fully controlled or predicted. The technique's meaning also adds to its significance, as it embodies enjoyment, comfort, and pleasure.