artists A–Z

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Nadine Abou Zaki

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.

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Joseph Basbous

Born in Rachana, the youngest of three brothers, Joseph Basbous instinctively followed the call of the mallet and chisel, honing his skills since childhood in a family where stone carving came naturally. With remarkable capacity and sensitivity, he initially worked as a stone mason and later assisted his brothers in executing their own artistic endeavors. Joseph Basbous followed the non-figurative path pioneered by Michel Basbous in Lebanon, working with simplicity and guided by his instincts.

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Boutros Farhat

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.

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Bernard Ghanem

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.

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Leila Jabre-Jureidini

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.

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Saadallah Lebbos

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.

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Jamil Molaeb

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.

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Hussein Madi

Nature serves as Hussein Madi's primary source of inspiration. He meticulously crafts the entire body of a bird, from beak to wing to tail, using a single, continuous, unwelded metal sheet. Through intricate cutting and bending, he brings these forms to life with impeccable elegance and vibrant energy. This process requires innovative techniques, complex calculations, and meticulous design to fully realize his original vision.

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Nabil Richani

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'.

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Saloua Raouda Choucair

Saloua Raouda Choucair pioneered abstract art in the Middle East through her paintings, textiles, and interlocking sculptures. She acquired her drawing and painting skills under the guidance of Omar Onsi and Moustafa Farroukh. Choucair furthered her artistic education in Paris, studying sculpture, lithography, and fresco painting at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, and attending the studios of Fernand Léger and Abstract art.

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Mouazzez Rawda

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.

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Jorg Van Daele

Jorg Van Daele's artwork is distinguished by his skillful incorporation of different textures into his sculptures, creating the illusion that they consist of multiple stones. Over time, the imagery within his work has grown increasingly condensed, with some statues showcasing greater intricacy than others. Each element is purposefully designed, leaving no room for randomness.

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Fadl Ziade

Fadl Ziade’s artworks often take on a two-dimensional form, displaying a strong sense of structural balance. The composition is skillfully divided by vertical and horizontal lines, creating distinct planes that are frequently filled with different basic colors. Occasionally, Ziade incorporates depictions of land and sky within his artwork.

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