With the cooperation of @beitmisk and @virginradiolebanon , I am happy to announce my participation with @arneliartgallery in “THE LEBANESE ARTS & CULTURE SHOWCASE” at Beit Misk.

A carefully curated show with artists from Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Armenia and Japan with more than 50 exquisite artworks.

The exhibition will present diverse artistic and intellectual projections on our optimistic and hopeful view on Lebanon, its culture, nature and future.

Mixed media paintings, photography, engravings and sculptures will be on display on July 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 from 5pm till 10pm at MiskTown.

All artists will be present from 7 - 9 pm on the opening on July the 2nd.

See you there!

The Lebanese Arts & Culture Showcase

July 2, 2021 5pm - July 11, 2021 10pm

I will be displaying some of my photos at this event. A2 size photos, signed and framed, will be available for purchase. Time & Date: 5 pm to 10 pm, 2-4 July, 9-11 July. Place: The Art District, Beit Misk, Downtown Beirut.

A collection of 60 photographs by a Japanese photographer Naoki Takyo and Rodorigue Zahr will take you to a virtual tour of closely-knit community life in Old Saida.

Following the success of the initial exhibition during Ramadan weeks, this exhibition reopens at Ishbilia Theatre & Art-Hub, Saida.

The exhibition is made possible thanks to UNDP, in partnership with Saida Municipality, DPNA, Ishbilia Theatre & Art-Hub and NGOs Platform of Sadia.

Read more on https://www.lebtivity.com/event/ligths-and-shadows-in-old-saida-reopens-at-ishbilia-theatre-art-hub

'At first, it felt like another visit to an exotic destination, but soon unexpectedly familiar feelings took over.

A sight of fresh vegetables and fruits on wagons, the scent of traditional confectioneries, colorful grains and spices in jute bags, a cobbler sharing coffee with his customer, tailors with vintage sewing machines, a man working on wood with manual tools, fishermen mending nets, elderlies watching over little ones playing in an alley illuminated by a streak of sun light. Traditional and closely-knit community life. Lights and shadows of Old Saida.

The scenes reminiscent of my early childhood were still alive inside the ancient walls. I was enchanted. Saida has held a special place in my heart ever since and I keep coming back. To collect more memories.

An open exhibition in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme, the Municipality of Saida and Development for People and Nature Association (DPNA). 60 photographs on display including 14 from UNDP's archive.

“At first, it felt like another visit to an exotic destination, but soon unexpectedly familiar feelings took over.

A sight of fresh vegetables and fruits on wagons, the scent of traditional confectioneries, colorful grains and spices in jute bags, a cobbler sharing coffee with his customer, tailors with vintage sewing machines, a man working on wood with manual tools, fishermen mending nets, elderlies watching over little ones playing in an alley illuminated by a streak of sun light. Traditional and closely-knit community life. Lights and shadows of Old Saida.

The scenes reminiscent of my early childhood were still alive inside the ancient walls. I was enchanted. Saida has held a special place in my heart ever since and I keep coming back. To collect more memories."