LEBANON MODERN!
Unexpected Trove - The Unseen Works of Hussein Madi (Rome 1974-1970)
Lebanon Modern presents never-before-seen artworks from the Italian period of prestigious Lebanese artist Hussein Madi (1938-).
Curated by Abed Al Kadiri; works from the Mazen & Loulia Soueid collection.
REVEALING by SGBL
For the fourth year running, SGBL supports emerging artists from across the MENA region with the REVEALING section. SGBL has invited the curator Rachel Dedman to choose 10 artists selected via an open call.
A TRIBUTE TO LEBANON:
AN ORIENTALIST VOYAGE
This exhibition explores Western artists inspired by Lebanon since the 18th Century, through a selection of artworks and artefacts coming from Philippe Jabre collection, including pieces by Warhol, Hockney or Penck, among many other artists.
Curated by Gaby Daher.
Scenography by Jean-Louis Mainguy.
Works from the Philippe Jabre collection.
KIDS WORKSHOPS
Enjoy art with your family at the fair! Dedicated tours will be available for children aged 6–12. Given by education professionals, the tours are especially designed as introductions to art throughout a visit of all of the major areas of BEIRUT ART FAIR.
THE SENSITIVE SEA
VIDEO ART PROGRAM
The video art program «The Sensitive Sea» is born out of a visual dialogue of the Lebanese and Western scenes around a common theme, the Sea, a bridge linking two cultures across the Mediterranean.
Curated by Madeleine Filippi & Sophie Lanoë.
TALKS AND ROUNTABLES
Our program of roundtables and talks aims at opening up the discussion of the past and future circumstances of various MENA art scenes in constant evolution.
BEIRUT ART WEEK
Unfolding in conjunction with BEIRUT ART FAIR, BEIRUT ART WEEK transforms the city into an electrifying showcase for local and international contemporary art, and brings the public together around an extensive program of public art, special exhibitions and original events.