ART TALKS
Check out some of DAF's latest Arab Artist Biographies
Laila Shawa
Laila Shawa was born in 1940 to a wealthy Gazan family. As a child, she was curious about art, but per her own description, her career as an artist started with a happy coincidence. In the mid-1950s, she was enrolled in the American University of Cairo as a student of political science and sociology when she had tea with her father and a family friend. Read More >>
Kader Attia
Born in the Parisian suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis, France, in 1970 to an Algerian family originally from the mountainous areas around the Algerian city of Constantine, Kader Attia grew up between two countries and cultures. He studied at the École Supérieure des Arts Appliqués Duperré and the École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs both in Paris. Read More >>
Hussein Madi
Hussein Madi was born in Chebaa, a town on the southeastern tip of Lebanon, in 1938. He spent his summers following his paternal grandfather into the orchards, observing him perform with talent, diligence, and mastery of his daily farming, carpentry, or blacksmith chores. From his stoic and wise grandfather Read More >>
Samia Halaby
A leading abstract visual artist, Samia Halaby, was born in 1936, in Jerusalem, Palestine. Halaby and her family relocated to Lebanon during the Nakba, Palestinian exodus in 1948. By then, most of the Palestinian land was occupied, and the Israeli state was declared.
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Yasmina Hilal
Yasmina Hilal was born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1996. She is a Lebanese-American collage artist and photographer, whose work is influenced by and concerned with fashion. This is no surprise, considering that her grandmother owned a clothing store in Beirut called Beverly Hills, in the 1960s. Read More >>
Dr. Basel Dalloul was extended the prestigious invitation as speaker in the 16th annual Arab Conference at Harvard (ACH) in recognition of his life-long dedication and expertise as a renowned collector of Arab works of art.
Taking place at Harvard University on the 21st of april 2024, and moderated by Dr. Omar Abdel-Ghaffer, this event highlighted Dr. Basel Dalloul’s efforts regarding the preservation and appreciation of the Arab arts internationally.
Through DAF, Dr. Basel Dalloul is providing a platform for researchers, scholars, and art enthusiasts across the world to explore Arab art`s rich heritage.
His ongoing support for emerging artists and commitment to cultural diplomacy continues to shape the landscape of Arab Modern and Contemporary art, ensuring its recognition and appreciation globally.
@baseld
@arabconferenceharvard
#Drbaseldalloul #daf #dalloulartfoundation #harvard #ach24 #dafbeirut #arabart #arab #art
Apr 23
Dr. Basel Dalloul was extended the prestigious invitation as speaker in the 16th annual Arab Conference at Harvard (ACH) in recognition of his life-long dedication and expertise as a renowned collector of Arab works of art.
Taking place at Harvard University on the 21st of april 2024, and moderated by Dr. Omar Abdel-Ghaffer, this event highlighted Dr. Basel Dalloul’s efforts regarding the preservation and appreciation of the Arab arts internationally.
Through DAF, Dr. Basel Dalloul is providing a platform for researchers, scholars, and art enthusiasts across the world to explore Arab art`s rich heritage.
His ongoing support for emerging artists and commitment to cultural diplomacy continues to shape the landscape of Arab Modern and Contemporary art, ensuring its recognition and appreciation globally.
@baseld
@arabconferenceharvard
#Drbaseldalloul #daf #dalloulartfoundation #harvard #ach24 #dafbeirut #arabart #arab #art
The Little Prince of Gaza is officially closed. Check out the exhibition`s Virtual Tour by following the link in the bio
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Stay tuned for coming exhibitions
#daf #dafbeirut #thelittleprinceofgaza #gaza #exhibition #arabart #art
Apr 20
The Little Prince of Gaza is officially closed. Check out the exhibition`s Virtual Tour by following the link in the bio
Make sure to sign up for our Newsletter for Arts insight
Stay tuned for coming exhibitions
#daf #dafbeirut #thelittleprinceofgaza #gaza #exhibition #arabart #art
Modern Arab Art exhibited at the Central pavilion of la Biennale di Venezia 2024
The 60th International Art Exhibition Foreigners Everywhere will be open to the public starting tomorrow April the 20th 2024 with 10 artists from the Modern Arab World exhibitied at the Central Pavillion. Discover more about those artists : https://dafbeirut.org/en/events/Ten-artworks-from-the-Dalloul-Art-Foundation-exhibited-at-La-Biennale-di-Venezia-2024
Artwork details
1. EZEKIEL BAROUKH, Egypt
Baigneuse, 1952
Oil on canvas
60 x 120 cm
2. MOHAMMED HAMIDI, Morocco
Harmonie, 1969
Acrylic on canvas
158 x 99 cm
3. SAMIA OSSEIRAN JUNBLATT, Lebanon
Sunset, 1968
Oil on canvas
109.5 x 69 cm
4. MOHAMMED CHEBAA, Morocco
Composition, 1974
Acrylic on canvas
94 x 220 cm
5. MOHAMMED KACIMI, Morocco
Nomadic Signs | Abstract composition, 1979
Oil on canvas
116 x 75.5 cm
6. TAHIA HALIM, Egypt
Three Nubians, N.D.
Oil on board
84 x 76 cm
7. INJI EFFLATOUN, Egypt
Portrait of a Prisoner, 1963
Oil on wood
50 x 38 cm
8. ALY BEN SALEM, Tunisia
Femme au Paon, N.D.
Gouache on paper
103 x 70 cm
9. BIBI ZOGBÉ, Lebanon
Femme aux Fleurs, N.D.
Oil on board
69.5 x 50 cm
10. EFFAT NAGHI, Egypt
Untitled, 1960
Oil and ink on panel (recto); blue crayon on panel (verso)
121.5 x 81.5 cm
#venicebienalle #LebanesePavilionVenice2024 #BiennaleArte2024 #arabart #dafbeirut #DAF #art #beirut #lebanon
Apr 19
Modern Arab Art exhibited at the Central pavilion of la Biennale di Venezia 2024
The 60th International Art Exhibition Foreigners Everywhere will be open to the public starting tomorrow April the 20th 2024 with 10 artists from the Modern Arab World exhibitied at the Central Pavillion. Discover more about those artists : https://dafbeirut.org/en/events/Ten-artworks-from-the-Dalloul-Art-Foundation-exhibited-at-La-Biennale-di-Venezia-2024
Artwork details
1. EZEKIEL BAROUKH, Egypt
Baigneuse, 1952
Oil on canvas
60 x 120 cm
2. MOHAMMED HAMIDI, Morocco
Harmonie, 1969
Acrylic on canvas
158 x 99 cm
3. SAMIA OSSEIRAN JUNBLATT, Lebanon
Sunset, 1968
Oil on canvas
109.5 x 69 cm
4. MOHAMMED CHEBAA, Morocco
Composition, 1974
Acrylic on canvas
94 x 220 cm
5. MOHAMMED KACIMI, Morocco
Nomadic Signs | Abstract composition, 1979
Oil on canvas
116 x 75.5 cm
6. TAHIA HALIM, Egypt
Three Nubians, N.D.
Oil on board
84 x 76 cm
7. INJI EFFLATOUN, Egypt
Portrait of a Prisoner, 1963
Oil on wood
50 x 38 cm
8. ALY BEN SALEM, Tunisia
Femme au Paon, N.D.
Gouache on paper
103 x 70 cm
9. BIBI ZOGBÉ, Lebanon
Femme aux Fleurs, N.D.
Oil on board
69.5 x 50 cm
10. EFFAT NAGHI, Egypt
Untitled, 1960
Oil and ink on panel (recto); blue crayon on panel (verso)
121.5 x 81.5 cm
#venicebienalle #LebanesePavilionVenice2024 #BiennaleArte2024 #arabart #dafbeirut #DAF #art #beirut #lebanon
Modern Arab Art exhibited at the Central pavilion of la Biennale di Venezia 2024
The 60th International Art Exhibition Foreigners Everywhere will be open to the public starting tomorrow April the 20th 2024 with 10 artists from the Modern Arab World exhibitied at the Central Pavillion. Discover more about those artists : https://dafbeirut.org/en/events/Ten-artworks-from-the-Dalloul-Art-Foundation-exhibited-at-La-Biennale-di-Venezia-2024
#BiennaleArte2024 #StranieriOvunque #ForeignersEverywhere #daf #dafbeirut #arab #arabart
Apr 19
Modern Arab Art exhibited at the Central pavilion of la Biennale di Venezia 2024
The 60th International Art Exhibition Foreigners Everywhere will be open to the public starting tomorrow April the 20th 2024 with 10 artists from the Modern Arab World exhibitied at the Central Pavillion. Discover more about those artists : https://dafbeirut.org/en/events/Ten-artworks-from-the-Dalloul-Art-Foundation-exhibited-at-La-Biennale-di-Venezia-2024
#BiennaleArte2024 #StranieriOvunque #ForeignersEverywhere #daf #dafbeirut #arab #arabart
Visit the AUB Art Galleries exhibition under the title “Open Walls: The AUB Art Collection,” where 2 artworks from DAF’s collection are exhibited there.
The exhibition aims to foster the cultivation of knowledge about art by filling in “gaps” and enabling a more comprehensive and flexible representation of the art historical narrative through an ever-changing open walls setup. Artworks from various collections or ages are invited to be exhibited in close proximity to AUB`s permanent collection. With the colors or codes of display of these open walls changing each time to accommodate pieces from different collectors, AUB aim to offer new perspectives and interpretations on Arab art, while also illuminating the historical, current, and aspirational roles of AUB in advancing knowledge about art and culture from the region. Most importantly, AUB would like to draw attention to the imperative need for dialogue and collaboration between AUB and other local, regional, and global cultural institutions, collections, artists, and foundations.
Artwork Details
FAISEL LAIBI SAHI, Iraq
Uprising, 2016
Acrylic on canvas
127.5 x 402 cm
MAHMOUD HAMMAD, Syria
Cain & Abel, 1958
Oil on canvas
74 x 74 cm
#OpenWalls #AUBArtCollection #AUBArtGalleries #AUB #art #artexhibition #culture #lebanonart #beirutart #DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #arabart
Apr 19
Visit the AUB Art Galleries exhibition under the title “Open Walls: The AUB Art Collection,” where 2 artworks from DAF’s collection are exhibited there.
The exhibition aims to foster the cultivation of knowledge about art by filling in “gaps” and enabling a more comprehensive and flexible representation of the art historical narrative through an ever-changing open walls setup. Artworks from various collections or ages are invited to be exhibited in close proximity to AUB`s permanent collection. With the colors or codes of display of these open walls changing each time to accommodate pieces from different collectors, AUB aim to offer new perspectives and interpretations on Arab art, while also illuminating the historical, current, and aspirational roles of AUB in advancing knowledge about art and culture from the region. Most importantly, AUB would like to draw attention to the imperative need for dialogue and collaboration between AUB and other local, regional, and global cultural institutions, collections, artists, and foundations.
Artwork Details
FAISEL LAIBI SAHI, Iraq
Uprising, 2016
Acrylic on canvas
127.5 x 402 cm
MAHMOUD HAMMAD, Syria
Cain & Abel, 1958
Oil on canvas
74 x 74 cm
#OpenWalls #AUBArtCollection #AUBArtGalleries #AUB #art #artexhibition #culture #lebanonart #beirutart #DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #arabart
DAF is proud to support the 60th International Art Exhibition- La Biennale di Venezia, 2024 - and the Lebanese Pavilion represented by artist Mounira El Soloh with her multimedia installation “A Dance with her Myth”.
Dr. Basel Dalloul is the main sponsor of the Lebanese Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia, 2024, and a member of the Lebanese Pavilion Jury.
@lebanesepavilionvenice2024
@labiennale
#dafbeirut #labiennaledivenezia #LebanesePavilionVenice2024 #arabart #art #DAF #italy #lebanon
Apr 18
DAF is proud to support the 60th International Art Exhibition- La Biennale di Venezia, 2024 - and the Lebanese Pavilion represented by artist Mounira El Soloh with her multimedia installation “A Dance with her Myth”.
Dr. Basel Dalloul is the main sponsor of the Lebanese Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia, 2024, and a member of the Lebanese Pavilion Jury.
@lebanesepavilionvenice2024
@labiennale
#dafbeirut #labiennaledivenezia #LebanesePavilionVenice2024 #arabart #art #DAF #italy #lebanon
DAF is proud to support the 60th International Art Exhibition- La Biennale di Venezia, 2024 - and the Lebanese Pavilion represented by artist Mounira El Soloh with her multimedia installation “A Dance with her Myth”.
Dr. Basel Dalloul is the main sponsor of the Lebanese Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia, 2024, and a member of the Lebanese Pavilion Jury.
@lebanesepavilionvenice2024
@labiennale
#dafbeirut #labiennaledivenezia #LebanesePavilionVenice2024 #arabart #art #DAF #italy #lebanon
Apr 18
DAF is proud to support the 60th International Art Exhibition- La Biennale di Venezia, 2024 - and the Lebanese Pavilion represented by artist Mounira El Soloh with her multimedia installation “A Dance with her Myth”.
Dr. Basel Dalloul is the main sponsor of the Lebanese Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia, 2024, and a member of the Lebanese Pavilion Jury.
@lebanesepavilionvenice2024
@labiennale
#dafbeirut #labiennaledivenezia #LebanesePavilionVenice2024 #arabart #art #DAF #italy #lebanon
Art Talks: Visual Analysis is a series of filmed analytical discussions part of the UNTITLED Abstractions exhibition, previously showcased at DAF. UNTITLED Abstractions features a selection of abstract artworks from the DAF Collection, all of which are `Untitled.` The exhibition investigates the visual language of abstraction, and the role of a title, or lack thereof, in abstract art. It introduces myriad abstract artworks from the Arab region.
This series is available on our channel on YouTube and on our website dafbeirut.org.
Artwork details
YVETTE ACHKAR, Lebanon
Untitled, 1975
Medium: Oil on canvas
135 x 115 cm
#DAF #artists #dafbeirut #painting #lebanon #beirut #arabart #arab #art #organization
Apr 17
Art Talks: Visual Analysis is a series of filmed analytical discussions part of the UNTITLED Abstractions exhibition, previously showcased at DAF. UNTITLED Abstractions features a selection of abstract artworks from the DAF Collection, all of which are `Untitled.` The exhibition investigates the visual language of abstraction, and the role of a title, or lack thereof, in abstract art. It introduces myriad abstract artworks from the Arab region.
This series is available on our channel on YouTube and on our website dafbeirut.org.
Artwork details
YVETTE ACHKAR, Lebanon
Untitled, 1975
Medium: Oil on canvas
135 x 115 cm
#DAF #artists #dafbeirut #painting #lebanon #beirut #arabart #arab #art #organization
The Little Prince of Gaza exhibition will end on the 15th of April.
Guided tours are available for visitors upon reservation.
Space is limited, please RSVP at:
Email: rsvp@dafbeirut.org
Call: +961 1 791229
White Tower, Koraytem, Beirut, Leban.
#organization #art #arab #arabart #beirut #lebanon #dafbeirut #DAF #palestine
Apr 9
The Little Prince of Gaza exhibition will end on the 15th of April.
Guided tours are available for visitors upon reservation.
Space is limited, please RSVP at:
Email: rsvp@dafbeirut.org
Call: +961 1 791229
White Tower, Koraytem, Beirut, Leban.
#organization #art #arab #arabart #beirut #lebanon #dafbeirut #DAF #palestine
Art Talks: Visual Analysis is a series of filmed analytical discussions part of the UNTITLED Abstractions exhibition, previously showcased at DAF. UNTITLED Abstractions features a selection of abstract artworks from the DAF Collection, all of which are `Untitled.` The exhibition investigates the visual language of abstraction, and the role of a title, or lack thereof, in abstract art. It introduces myriad abstract artworks from the Arab region.
This series will be available on our channel on YouTube and on our website dafbeirut.org.
Artwork details
YVETTE ACHKAR, Lebanon
Untitled, 1975
Medium: Oil on canvas
135 x 115 cm
#DAF #artists #dafbeirut #painting #lebanon #beirut #arabart #arab #art #organization
Apr 4
Art Talks: Visual Analysis is a series of filmed analytical discussions part of the UNTITLED Abstractions exhibition, previously showcased at DAF. UNTITLED Abstractions features a selection of abstract artworks from the DAF Collection, all of which are `Untitled.` The exhibition investigates the visual language of abstraction, and the role of a title, or lack thereof, in abstract art. It introduces myriad abstract artworks from the Arab region.
This series will be available on our channel on YouTube and on our website dafbeirut.org.
Artwork details
YVETTE ACHKAR, Lebanon
Untitled, 1975
Medium: Oil on canvas
135 x 115 cm
#DAF #artists #dafbeirut #painting #lebanon #beirut #arabart #arab #art #organization
The Lebanese Pavilion at la Biennale Arte 2024 celebrates Lebanon`s rich history and cultural heritage with Lebanese artist Mounira Al Solh’s multimedia installation, "A Dance with her Myth." Al Solh revisits the myth of Europa`s abduction by expressing herself on women`s fate and capacity for resilience, following the example of the Phoenician princess Europa. The artist intertwines allegorical storytelling with a documentary flair, providing a perspective on the aspirations and challenges faced by women today. The expansive installation, comprising 41 pieces, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, embroideries, and videos, promises to captivate visitors with its powerful exploration of femininity and identity. The Lebanese Pavilion, held under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and organized by the Lebanese Visual Art Association (LVAA), reflects the Dalloul Art Foundation`s (DAF) dedication to promoting Lebanese art and reaffirms its support as the main patron. Moreover, DAF cultivates a dynamic engagement with the global art community as it continues its support to ensure the presence of the Lebanese Pavilion at the BIENNALE ARTE 2024.
For more information, see the link
The 60th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia:
April 20 - November 24, 2024
www.lebanesepavilionvenice.com
@lebanesepavilionvenice2024
#LebanesePavilionVenice2024
#ADancewithherMyth #daf #dafbeirut #arab #art #arabart
Apr 2
The Lebanese Pavilion at la Biennale Arte 2024 celebrates Lebanon`s rich history and cultural heritage with Lebanese artist Mounira Al Solh’s multimedia installation, "A Dance with her Myth." Al Solh revisits the myth of Europa`s abduction by expressing herself on women`s fate and capacity for resilience, following the example of the Phoenician princess Europa. The artist intertwines allegorical storytelling with a documentary flair, providing a perspective on the aspirations and challenges faced by women today. The expansive installation, comprising 41 pieces, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, embroideries, and videos, promises to captivate visitors with its powerful exploration of femininity and identity. The Lebanese Pavilion, held under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and organized by the Lebanese Visual Art Association (LVAA), reflects the Dalloul Art Foundation`s (DAF) dedication to promoting Lebanese art and reaffirms its support as the main patron. Moreover, DAF cultivates a dynamic engagement with the global art community as it continues its support to ensure the presence of the Lebanese Pavilion at the BIENNALE ARTE 2024.
For more information, see the link
The 60th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia:
April 20 - November 24, 2024
www.lebanesepavilionvenice.com
@lebanesepavilionvenice2024
#LebanesePavilionVenice2024
#ADancewithherMyth #daf #dafbeirut #arab #art #arabart
Ten artworks from the Dalloul Art Foundation exhibited at La Biennale di Venezia 2024
60th International Art Exhibition
Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere
Venice (Giardini and Arsenale) April 20 – November 24 2024
Pre-opening: April 17, 18 and 19
The Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation (DAF) is delighted to announce that ten artworks from its collection will be featured in the forthcoming 60th International Art Exhibition, titled “Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere,” curated by Adriano Pedrosa.
The International Exhibition will take place in the Central Pavilion (Giardini) and the Arsenale. With 332 participants, it will feature two sections: the Nucleo Contemporaneo and the Nucleo Storico.
The ten artworks will along others from Latin America, Africa, the Arab world, and Asia, will be showcased in the Nucleo Storico : a section of the International Art Exhibition which featuring 20th century art that spans from 1905-1999; it addresses global modernisms and modernisms in the Global South. As explained by the curator Adriano Pedrosa, the exhibition is conceived as “a speculative curatorial exercise that seeks to question the boundaries and definitions of modernism”,“We are all too familiar with the histories of modernism in Euroamerica, yet the modernisms in the Global South remain largely unknown”, Pedrosa expressed.
The curatorial direction aligns with DAF’s commitment to promoting Arab Art and highlighting modern art from the Arab world.A selection of artworks created by the following Arab artists:
Aly Ben Salem, Tunisia (1920 - 2001)
Bibi Zogbé, Lebanon (1890 - 1975)
Effat Naghi, Egypt (1905 - 1994)
Ezekiel Baroukh, Egypt (1909 - 1984)
Inji Efflatoun, Egypt (1924 - 1989)
Mohammed Kacimi, Morocco (1942 - 2003)
Mohammed Hamidi, Morocco (1941)
Mohammed Chebaa, Lebanon (1935 - 2013)
Samia Osseiran Junblat, Lebanon (1944)
Tahia Halim, Egypt (1919 - 2003)
We invite you to visit La Biennale di Venezia 60th
Foreigners Everywhere and immerse yourself in this extraordinary showcase of visual arts.
#BiennaleArte2024 #StranieriOvunque #ForeignersEverywhere #daf #dafbeirut #arab #arabart
Apr 1
Ten artworks from the Dalloul Art Foundation exhibited at La Biennale di Venezia 2024
60th International Art Exhibition
Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere
Venice (Giardini and Arsenale) April 20 – November 24 2024
Pre-opening: April 17, 18 and 19
The Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation (DAF) is delighted to announce that ten artworks from its collection will be featured in the forthcoming 60th International Art Exhibition, titled “Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere,” curated by Adriano Pedrosa.
The International Exhibition will take place in the Central Pavilion (Giardini) and the Arsenale. With 332 participants, it will feature two sections: the Nucleo Contemporaneo and the Nucleo Storico.
The ten artworks will along others from Latin America, Africa, the Arab world, and Asia, will be showcased in the Nucleo Storico : a section of the International Art Exhibition which featuring 20th century art that spans from 1905-1999; it addresses global modernisms and modernisms in the Global South. As explained by the curator Adriano Pedrosa, the exhibition is conceived as “a speculative curatorial exercise that seeks to question the boundaries and definitions of modernism”,“We are all too familiar with the histories of modernism in Euroamerica, yet the modernisms in the Global South remain largely unknown”, Pedrosa expressed.
The curatorial direction aligns with DAF’s commitment to promoting Arab Art and highlighting modern art from the Arab world.A selection of artworks created by the following Arab artists:
Aly Ben Salem, Tunisia (1920 - 2001)
Bibi Zogbé, Lebanon (1890 - 1975)
Effat Naghi, Egypt (1905 - 1994)
Ezekiel Baroukh, Egypt (1909 - 1984)
Inji Efflatoun, Egypt (1924 - 1989)
Mohammed Kacimi, Morocco (1942 - 2003)
Mohammed Hamidi, Morocco (1941)
Mohammed Chebaa, Lebanon (1935 - 2013)
Samia Osseiran Junblat, Lebanon (1944)
Tahia Halim, Egypt (1919 - 2003)
We invite you to visit La Biennale di Venezia 60th
Foreigners Everywhere and immerse yourself in this extraordinary showcase of visual arts.
#BiennaleArte2024 #StranieriOvunque #ForeignersEverywhere #daf #dafbeirut #arab #arabart
Hommage to all the mothers around the globe, but especially to those in the motherland of Palestine.
Artwork details:
IBRAHIM HAZIMEH, Palestine
The Mothers, 2002
Medium: Gouache and watercolour on paper
62 x 48 cm
#daf #dafbeirut #arab #arabart #mothersday
Mar 21
Hommage to all the mothers around the globe, but especially to those in the motherland of Palestine.
Artwork details:
IBRAHIM HAZIMEH, Palestine
The Mothers, 2002
Medium: Gouache and watercolour on paper
62 x 48 cm
#daf #dafbeirut #arab #arabart #mothersday
Empowering through art: Celebrating women`s day with five remarkable Arab female artists who portrayed the strength and resilience of the feminine energy through their artworks
Artwork Details:
1- GAZBIA SIRRY, Egypt
L`institutrice, 1954
Medium: Oil on canvas
89.5 x 69.5 cm
2- TAGREED DARGHOUTH, Lebanon
from the series "Strange Fruits", 2017
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
200 x 240 cm
3- INJI EFFLATOUN, Egypt
Washing/ الغسيل, 1968
Medium: Oil on canvas
50 x 70 cm
4- BAYA MAHIEDDINE, Algeria
Deux Femmes avec vase fond Jaune, 1997
Medium: Watercolour and gouache on paper
98 x 147.5 cm
5- MAJIDA KHATTARI, Morocco
Sac à main, 2008
Medium: Digital print mounted on aluminum
Edition Number: "2/3"
119 x 79 cm
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #artists #arabmusic #internationalwomenday #women #day #womenday
Mar 8
Empowering through art: Celebrating women`s day with five remarkable Arab female artists who portrayed the strength and resilience of the feminine energy through their artworks
Artwork Details:
1- GAZBIA SIRRY, Egypt
L`institutrice, 1954
Medium: Oil on canvas
89.5 x 69.5 cm
2- TAGREED DARGHOUTH, Lebanon
from the series "Strange Fruits", 2017
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
200 x 240 cm
3- INJI EFFLATOUN, Egypt
Washing/ الغسيل, 1968
Medium: Oil on canvas
50 x 70 cm
4- BAYA MAHIEDDINE, Algeria
Deux Femmes avec vase fond Jaune, 1997
Medium: Watercolour and gouache on paper
98 x 147.5 cm
5- MAJIDA KHATTARI, Morocco
Sac à main, 2008
Medium: Digital print mounted on aluminum
Edition Number: "2/3"
119 x 79 cm
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #artists #arabmusic #internationalwomenday #women #day #womenday
The many disheartened faces are nestled among vivid poppy flowers that grow in size as one moves down the vertical axis of the painting. The comparable size and color of the flowers and faces, with no negative space in between, gives the impression the two are united, sprouting from the same place. The comparison is not surprising given the symbolic meaning of the red poppy flower in Arab culture. As the most prominent spring flower in Palestine, it is known to symbolize martyrs` spilled blood that has been resurrected.
Homage to Ghassan Kanafani is praise for Kanafani`s key role in Palestinian resistance. A leading advocate of Palestinian liberation, Kanafani’s assassination at thirty-six is regarded as one of the most significant losses to the Palestinian cause.
Artwork details:
SAMIA HALABY, Palestine
Homage to Ghassan Kanafani, 2017
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
218 x 212 x 3 cm
Check more artworks of @samiahalaby on our website: www.dafbeirut.org
#dafbeirut #DAF #arabart #arab #beirut #lebanon #samiahalaby #painting #artist
Mar 5
The many disheartened faces are nestled among vivid poppy flowers that grow in size as one moves down the vertical axis of the painting. The comparable size and color of the flowers and faces, with no negative space in between, gives the impression the two are united, sprouting from the same place. The comparison is not surprising given the symbolic meaning of the red poppy flower in Arab culture. As the most prominent spring flower in Palestine, it is known to symbolize martyrs` spilled blood that has been resurrected.
Homage to Ghassan Kanafani is praise for Kanafani`s key role in Palestinian resistance. A leading advocate of Palestinian liberation, Kanafani’s assassination at thirty-six is regarded as one of the most significant losses to the Palestinian cause.
Artwork details:
SAMIA HALABY, Palestine
Homage to Ghassan Kanafani, 2017
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
218 x 212 x 3 cm
Check more artworks of @samiahalaby on our website: www.dafbeirut.org
#dafbeirut #DAF #arabart #arab #beirut #lebanon #samiahalaby #painting #artist
With a heavy heart, we bid farewell to Fathi Ghaben, a Palestinian painter and sculptor born in Herbia, Gaza Strip in 1947.
He resided in the Jabalya refugee camp, leaving behind a legacy of an artistic excellence.
Throughout his career, Ghaben participated in numerous Palestinian, Arab, and international exhibitions, showcasing his talent and dedication to his craft.
Beginning his artistic journey in 1965, Ghaben created sculptures from colored clay and painted them with coal or lead. He was not only an accomplished artist but also a respected teacher at the Islamic Victory School in Gaza, where he imparted his knowledge and skills to students, including Dabka training.
Known as the "Van Gogh of the Strip," Ghaben`s work evolved from capturing the beauty of nature to expressing the daily struggles and experiences of his people living under occupation.
Ghaben`s contributions to the art world were recognized with prestigious awards such as the Order of Hiroshima and the Order of the World Federation of Societies of Tokyo.
In 1993, he was honored with the title of "Artist Palestine" and received the "Sam Saif Canaan" for Palestinian national guidance and political management.
With ten solo exhibitions to his name, Ghaben was a founding member of the Fine Association in Gaza and the Association of Fine Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. His artistic legacy continues to inspire and resonate within the artistic community.
Artwork details
The Intifada, 1989.
Oil on canvas,
97 x 127 cm.
Courtesy of the George Al-Ama Collection
الانتفاضة, 1989
زيت على قماش, 97 x 127 سم
بإذن من مجموعة جورج الأعمى
Feb 26
With a heavy heart, we bid farewell to Fathi Ghaben, a Palestinian painter and sculptor born in Herbia, Gaza Strip in 1947.
He resided in the Jabalya refugee camp, leaving behind a legacy of an artistic excellence.
Throughout his career, Ghaben participated in numerous Palestinian, Arab, and international exhibitions, showcasing his talent and dedication to his craft.
Beginning his artistic journey in 1965, Ghaben created sculptures from colored clay and painted them with coal or lead. He was not only an accomplished artist but also a respected teacher at the Islamic Victory School in Gaza, where he imparted his knowledge and skills to students, including Dabka training.
Known as the "Van Gogh of the Strip," Ghaben`s work evolved from capturing the beauty of nature to expressing the daily struggles and experiences of his people living under occupation.
Ghaben`s contributions to the art world were recognized with prestigious awards such as the Order of Hiroshima and the Order of the World Federation of Societies of Tokyo.
In 1993, he was honored with the title of "Artist Palestine" and received the "Sam Saif Canaan" for Palestinian national guidance and political management.
With ten solo exhibitions to his name, Ghaben was a founding member of the Fine Association in Gaza and the Association of Fine Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. His artistic legacy continues to inspire and resonate within the artistic community.
Artwork details
The Intifada, 1989.
Oil on canvas,
97 x 127 cm.
Courtesy of the George Al-Ama Collection
الانتفاضة, 1989
زيت على قماش, 97 x 127 سم
بإذن من مجموعة جورج الأعمى
كيف تعيش في سجنٍ واسع؟
زنازينه من نار ورماد
وتقوم من تحت الأنقاض
تتشعلق ف رقاب القاتل
تجمع اشلائك وتقاتل
وتوري الدنيا الكدابة
كيف يسير قانون الغابة
من اين طريق الحرية
ومن أين تؤتى الدبابة
مش فارقة العالم يتكلم
موت حر وما تعيشٌ مسلّم
تلهم جيل ورا جيل يتعلم
كيف يعيش ويموت لقضية
بننادي على عالم مين
علشان يستنكر ويدين
دن كما شئت فأي إدانة
لما يجري جوا السلخانة
مش هتخف بارود الدانة
ولا قادرة ترجع له صباح
تلك قضية
وهذا كفاح
—-
How do you dwell in a boundless jail?
Where cells are forged of flame and dust
Rising from beneath the rubble`s unbearable scale
Reaching and clutching the killer`s neck
Gather your fragments, take up the fight
Reveal to the world`s deceitful guise
The law of the jungle’s might
And show the path to freedom`s rise
And from where comes the tank’s smite
It matters not the world`s discourse
Die free, never live in submission
Generations of courage to endorse
Living and dying for the cause
We’re calling on the world, but who will answer?
To condemn and denounce, what will it mend?
Amidst the slaughter, condemnations come to what end?
Still the gunpowder`s blaze does not grow cold
It will never return to them the morning light
This is the cause, this is the fight
The true struggle
Our true struggle
——
Artwork courtesy of the Dalloul Art Foundation @dafbeirut
Music courtesy of Cairokee @cairokee
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #artists #cairokee #music #arabmusic #international
Feb 19
كيف تعيش في سجنٍ واسع؟
زنازينه من نار ورماد
وتقوم من تحت الأنقاض
تتشعلق ف رقاب القاتل
تجمع اشلائك وتقاتل
وتوري الدنيا الكدابة
كيف يسير قانون الغابة
من اين طريق الحرية
ومن أين تؤتى الدبابة
مش فارقة العالم يتكلم
موت حر وما تعيشٌ مسلّم
تلهم جيل ورا جيل يتعلم
كيف يعيش ويموت لقضية
بننادي على عالم مين
علشان يستنكر ويدين
دن كما شئت فأي إدانة
لما يجري جوا السلخانة
مش هتخف بارود الدانة
ولا قادرة ترجع له صباح
تلك قضية
وهذا كفاح
—-
How do you dwell in a boundless jail?
Where cells are forged of flame and dust
Rising from beneath the rubble`s unbearable scale
Reaching and clutching the killer`s neck
Gather your fragments, take up the fight
Reveal to the world`s deceitful guise
The law of the jungle’s might
And show the path to freedom`s rise
And from where comes the tank’s smite
It matters not the world`s discourse
Die free, never live in submission
Generations of courage to endorse
Living and dying for the cause
We’re calling on the world, but who will answer?
To condemn and denounce, what will it mend?
Amidst the slaughter, condemnations come to what end?
Still the gunpowder`s blaze does not grow cold
It will never return to them the morning light
This is the cause, this is the fight
The true struggle
Our true struggle
——
Artwork courtesy of the Dalloul Art Foundation @dafbeirut
Music courtesy of Cairokee @cairokee
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #artists #cairokee #music #arabmusic #international
Nowhere#1 is a 100x80 artwork by Palestinian artist Bashar al Hroub portraying five Palestinian children flashing the victory sign with smiles on their faces against a backdrop of empty gold. The piece symbolizes the reality that Palestinian children find themselves in - they lack a specific place to call home, existing in a state of being both everywhere and nowhere simultaneously.
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@bashar_alhroub
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#dafbeirut #daf #beirut #Lebanon #art #arabart #arab #palestine #children #gaza #contemporary #artist
Feb 13
Nowhere#1 is a 100x80 artwork by Palestinian artist Bashar al Hroub portraying five Palestinian children flashing the victory sign with smiles on their faces against a backdrop of empty gold. The piece symbolizes the reality that Palestinian children find themselves in - they lack a specific place to call home, existing in a state of being both everywhere and nowhere simultaneously.
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@bashar_alhroub
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#dafbeirut #daf #beirut #Lebanon #art #arabart #arab #palestine #children #gaza #contemporary #artist
The Glow of Al-Intifada, 2001, by Ismail Shammout narrates the story of the Second Intifada, which began in late September 2000. Shammout employs dynamic, bold strokes that animate the Palestinians figures in the bottom right corner, while the blue figures of the Israeli forces on the left are condensed and undifferentiated as they extend into the bulldozers destroying the land. He uses a multitude of colors in marking out the Palestinians and the background trees and houses of the village. Other marks of vibrancy are both the Palestinian flag, and the burning fires, accentuating the main underlying struggle.
The painting employs visual strategies reminiscent of Mexican Muralism.
In particular, it prioritizes dynamic composition to give a sense of urgency in its depiction of a historic event. Shammout also utilizes narrative storytelling techniques in which the painting presents a sequence of events; here, for instance, the Palestinian people are all united in their resistance of the aggressor, and are optimistically victorious in their efforts, as depicted in the left upper corner by them rising together and holding the vibrant Palestinian flag. Symbolism and allegory are a recurrent aspect of Shammout’s artistic repertoire.
In the context of the second Intifada, propaganda art, meaning art that is meant to convey a particular viewpoint or message, emerged as a tool for expressing political and nationalistic sentiments, reflecting the Palestinian struggle for self-determination, resistance against Israeli occupation, and the desire for independence. Various forms of visual media, including paintings, were used to convey messages, mobilize support, and memorialize events.
Artwork details
ISMAIL SHAMMOUT,
Palestine, (b. 1930 d. 2006)
The Glow of Al-Intifada, 2001
Oil on canvas
103.5 x 154 cm
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #intifada #palestine #artist
Feb 7
The Glow of Al-Intifada, 2001, by Ismail Shammout narrates the story of the Second Intifada, which began in late September 2000. Shammout employs dynamic, bold strokes that animate the Palestinians figures in the bottom right corner, while the blue figures of the Israeli forces on the left are condensed and undifferentiated as they extend into the bulldozers destroying the land. He uses a multitude of colors in marking out the Palestinians and the background trees and houses of the village. Other marks of vibrancy are both the Palestinian flag, and the burning fires, accentuating the main underlying struggle.
The painting employs visual strategies reminiscent of Mexican Muralism.
In particular, it prioritizes dynamic composition to give a sense of urgency in its depiction of a historic event. Shammout also utilizes narrative storytelling techniques in which the painting presents a sequence of events; here, for instance, the Palestinian people are all united in their resistance of the aggressor, and are optimistically victorious in their efforts, as depicted in the left upper corner by them rising together and holding the vibrant Palestinian flag. Symbolism and allegory are a recurrent aspect of Shammout’s artistic repertoire.
In the context of the second Intifada, propaganda art, meaning art that is meant to convey a particular viewpoint or message, emerged as a tool for expressing political and nationalistic sentiments, reflecting the Palestinian struggle for self-determination, resistance against Israeli occupation, and the desire for independence. Various forms of visual media, including paintings, were used to convey messages, mobilize support, and memorialize events.
Artwork details
ISMAIL SHAMMOUT,
Palestine, (b. 1930 d. 2006)
The Glow of Al-Intifada, 2001
Oil on canvas
103.5 x 154 cm
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #intifada #palestine #artist
X-ray, 2007, is comprised of five large-scale black and white diasec prints showing a hand held up with the index and middle finger in the V for Victory sign. And, other fingers are contorted into different shapes or objects. The first one shows the hand with nails through it, pinning it in the V shape. The second has two of the fingers transformed into sensual female legs, while the one next to it has the thumb changed into a dog biting one of the fingers. The fourth shows the fingers morphed into travel suitcases, and the final panel shows the fingers changed into hands that are stretched out for money or aid.
Shomali’s work often incorporates a humorous tone in order to shed light on realities that often go ignored in the broader discussions regarding Palestine. The victory sign implies a win, or a moment of survival, or continued resistance. X-ray is suggesting that inside the ‘body’ of Palestine, and beyond the recurrent images of resilience, endurance, or victory in certain instances, such as Hamas’ controversial electoral win in 2006 and the subsequent withdrawal of much needed international aid, there is a hidden reality. In this case, the nailed hand with its pinned-up fingers suggests a forced narrative, or even a people’s crucifixion.
The woman’s legs image is pointing to the hypocrisy of the hyper conservative and pious facade of possible leaders and broader patriarchal society. The dog biting the same hand is referencing to corruption. The luggage as escape, immigration, and asylum seeking. The panhandling regards the constant need for international aid. Shomali is bringing out, in a tongue in cheek manner, the sociopolitical truths that are rarely discussed in the narratives about Palestinian life.
@amershomali
Artwork Details
AMER SHOMALI, Palestine
X ray, 2007
Medium: Diasec print
Edition Number: 6 Editions + 1AP
200 x 512.5 x 2.5 cm
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #victory #peace #print #metal
Feb 6
X-ray, 2007, is comprised of five large-scale black and white diasec prints showing a hand held up with the index and middle finger in the V for Victory sign. And, other fingers are contorted into different shapes or objects. The first one shows the hand with nails through it, pinning it in the V shape. The second has two of the fingers transformed into sensual female legs, while the one next to it has the thumb changed into a dog biting one of the fingers. The fourth shows the fingers morphed into travel suitcases, and the final panel shows the fingers changed into hands that are stretched out for money or aid.
Shomali’s work often incorporates a humorous tone in order to shed light on realities that often go ignored in the broader discussions regarding Palestine. The victory sign implies a win, or a moment of survival, or continued resistance. X-ray is suggesting that inside the ‘body’ of Palestine, and beyond the recurrent images of resilience, endurance, or victory in certain instances, such as Hamas’ controversial electoral win in 2006 and the subsequent withdrawal of much needed international aid, there is a hidden reality. In this case, the nailed hand with its pinned-up fingers suggests a forced narrative, or even a people’s crucifixion.
The woman’s legs image is pointing to the hypocrisy of the hyper conservative and pious facade of possible leaders and broader patriarchal society. The dog biting the same hand is referencing to corruption. The luggage as escape, immigration, and asylum seeking. The panhandling regards the constant need for international aid. Shomali is bringing out, in a tongue in cheek manner, the sociopolitical truths that are rarely discussed in the narratives about Palestinian life.
@amershomali
Artwork Details
AMER SHOMALI, Palestine
X ray, 2007
Medium: Diasec print
Edition Number: 6 Editions + 1AP
200 x 512.5 x 2.5 cm
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #victory #peace #print #metal
Gamal Abdel Naser, then Egypt`s revolutionist president (from 1956 to1970) and a unique pan-Arabist leader, was central to some of El-Seguini`s artistic productions. An indicative example is El-Siguini`s bronze sculpture Untitled,1952, depicting Gamal Abdel Nasser`s bust; the work is part of the Dalloul Art Foundation`s collection in Beirut.
El-Siguini executed Nasser`s bust meticulously, paying careful attention to minute details. For instance, the bust’s facial countenance reflects the Egyptian president`s charismatic nature and self-pride. More importantly, the three-dimensional portrait highlights Nasser`s piercing eyes and distinctive frowning expression where the lips seem tightened, the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is somehow wrinkled.
Untitled, 1952 (Gamal Abdel Nasser`s bust) underscores the role of power in connecting the masses to its political leader. Adopting bronze as a medium emphasizes Nasser`s strength, lending the leader a rough and massive appearance – portraying Nasser as a modern Egyptian leader with big ambitions. Certainly, the artist underscored the factor of power, presented to both a local and an international audience. The political leader is presented as an `exemplary personage` who stands out by his imposing presence, charisma, and revolutionary actions.
Artwork Details
GAMAL EL SEGUINI, Egypt
Untitled, 1952
Medium: Bronze
53 x 28 x 37.5 cm
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #sculpture #artist
Feb 1
Gamal Abdel Naser, then Egypt`s revolutionist president (from 1956 to1970) and a unique pan-Arabist leader, was central to some of El-Seguini`s artistic productions. An indicative example is El-Siguini`s bronze sculpture Untitled,1952, depicting Gamal Abdel Nasser`s bust; the work is part of the Dalloul Art Foundation`s collection in Beirut.
El-Siguini executed Nasser`s bust meticulously, paying careful attention to minute details. For instance, the bust’s facial countenance reflects the Egyptian president`s charismatic nature and self-pride. More importantly, the three-dimensional portrait highlights Nasser`s piercing eyes and distinctive frowning expression where the lips seem tightened, the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is somehow wrinkled.
Untitled, 1952 (Gamal Abdel Nasser`s bust) underscores the role of power in connecting the masses to its political leader. Adopting bronze as a medium emphasizes Nasser`s strength, lending the leader a rough and massive appearance – portraying Nasser as a modern Egyptian leader with big ambitions. Certainly, the artist underscored the factor of power, presented to both a local and an international audience. The political leader is presented as an `exemplary personage` who stands out by his imposing presence, charisma, and revolutionary actions.
Artwork Details
GAMAL EL SEGUINI, Egypt
Untitled, 1952
Medium: Bronze
53 x 28 x 37.5 cm
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #sculpture #artist
In Yemen, traditional costumes unravel social and political realities in Yemen’s history since ancient times. Costumes, headdresses, and props indicate one`s tribal origin, job, and social rank. They differ based on ethnic groups, geographic regions, and climatic conditions. In Yemen, there are three main ethnic groups: the mountain people, the coastal people, and the Bedouins.
Abdelrahman Al-Muzayen, a prominent Palestinian artist and a key pedagogue
who supervised the Palestinian Cultural and Artistic Program in North Africa (1980s- 1990s), created a series titled Portraits from Yemen in 1987. Meticulously crafted with colored pastel on black Canson paper, the portraits depict Yemeni workers and soldiers. Each drawing featured head and shoulder accessories distinctive to each character. The most common headdresses are the turban and the alquaweq.
In Yemen, men`s traditional attire includes the dishdaha, or thawb – a white robe- usually worn with a jacket, a shirt, and a futa, a wrap-around skirt. However, the most significant element is the ceremonial Jambiya, or the dagger, placed vertically at the center of a wide belt worn by men. It is curved with a medial ridge and usually has an ornate sheath with carvings, precious metals, and ornaments. It is conserved in a green case by the urban people and in a brown one by people living in the highlands. The Yemenis are keen on defending their homeland and ancient cultural heritage.
Artwork details
ABDELRAHMAN AL MUZAYEN, Palestine
[Yemen Series]
Medium: Pastel on paper
Link in bio for More details.
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #artists #yemen #traditional #costumes
Jan 27
In Yemen, traditional costumes unravel social and political realities in Yemen’s history since ancient times. Costumes, headdresses, and props indicate one`s tribal origin, job, and social rank. They differ based on ethnic groups, geographic regions, and climatic conditions. In Yemen, there are three main ethnic groups: the mountain people, the coastal people, and the Bedouins.
Abdelrahman Al-Muzayen, a prominent Palestinian artist and a key pedagogue
who supervised the Palestinian Cultural and Artistic Program in North Africa (1980s- 1990s), created a series titled Portraits from Yemen in 1987. Meticulously crafted with colored pastel on black Canson paper, the portraits depict Yemeni workers and soldiers. Each drawing featured head and shoulder accessories distinctive to each character. The most common headdresses are the turban and the alquaweq.
In Yemen, men`s traditional attire includes the dishdaha, or thawb – a white robe- usually worn with a jacket, a shirt, and a futa, a wrap-around skirt. However, the most significant element is the ceremonial Jambiya, or the dagger, placed vertically at the center of a wide belt worn by men. It is curved with a medial ridge and usually has an ornate sheath with carvings, precious metals, and ornaments. It is conserved in a green case by the urban people and in a brown one by people living in the highlands. The Yemenis are keen on defending their homeland and ancient cultural heritage.
Artwork details
ABDELRAHMAN AL MUZAYEN, Palestine
[Yemen Series]
Medium: Pastel on paper
Link in bio for More details.
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #artists #yemen #traditional #costumes
The Dalloul Art Foundation supported an artistic workshop held at the Social Support Society in Sabra and Shatila camp. This workshop served as a creative platform for around 36 elderly individuals from the Shatila camp. The event was a joyful experience where participants took part in diverse activities like painting and singing. The workshop proved to be highly successful, offering a valuable respite from the elderly individuals` daily routines and providing them with an opportunity for creative self-expression.
@dafbeirut
@sss_socialsupportsociety
@mohamad_eldreini_art
#DAF #dafbeirut #painting #popart #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #social #support #society #palestine #refugue #camps #workshop #artists
Jan 25
The Dalloul Art Foundation supported an artistic workshop held at the Social Support Society in Sabra and Shatila camp. This workshop served as a creative platform for around 36 elderly individuals from the Shatila camp. The event was a joyful experience where participants took part in diverse activities like painting and singing. The workshop proved to be highly successful, offering a valuable respite from the elderly individuals` daily routines and providing them with an opportunity for creative self-expression.
@dafbeirut
@sss_socialsupportsociety
@mohamad_eldreini_art
#DAF #dafbeirut #painting #popart #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #social #support #society #palestine #refugue #camps #workshop #artists
Since the opening of the The Little Prince of Gaza’s exhibition, the Dalloul Art Foundation (DAF) has received various groups and organizations, including The Social Support Society from the Palestinian camps in Beirut. During their visit, there was a remarkable recognition and admiration for the historical and artistic significance of the displayed artworks. The elderly visitors also recounted personal stories about their immigration experiences, spanning from the Nakba era to the present day.
@sss_socialsupportsociety
#DAF #dafbeirut #painting #popart #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #social #support #society #palestine #refugee #camps
Jan 23
Since the opening of the The Little Prince of Gaza’s exhibition, the Dalloul Art Foundation (DAF) has received various groups and organizations, including The Social Support Society from the Palestinian camps in Beirut. During their visit, there was a remarkable recognition and admiration for the historical and artistic significance of the displayed artworks. The elderly visitors also recounted personal stories about their immigration experiences, spanning from the Nakba era to the present day.
@sss_socialsupportsociety
#DAF #dafbeirut #painting #popart #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #social #support #society #palestine #refugee #camps
The Little Prince of Gaza exhibition is extended to the 15th of April.
You can RSVP a private tour on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through our website dafbeirut.org
@palmuseum
@dafbeirut
@amershomali
#daf #dafbeirut #arab #art #arabart #beirut #lebanon #Palestine #gaza #artists #freeart
Jan 22
The Little Prince of Gaza exhibition is extended to the 15th of April.
You can RSVP a private tour on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through our website dafbeirut.org
@palmuseum
@dafbeirut
@amershomali
#daf #dafbeirut #arab #art #arabart #beirut #lebanon #Palestine #gaza #artists #freeart
It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to our beloved Lebanese artist Hussien Madi (17 January,2024).
Hussein Madi was a prominent Lebanese painter, sculptor, and printmaker, born in 1938 in Chebaa, South Lebanon. He studied at the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts in Beirut and the Academia di Belle Arti in Rome. Between 1973 and 1986, he lived in Rome and conducted advanced research on Arabic cultural heritage and Egypt. Madi`s art has been exhibited in Europe since 1965 and showcased at prestigious venues such as the British Museum, the Venice Biennale, and Tokyo`s Ueno Museum. He was known for his works that often related to modern European artists like Matisse and Picasso, as well as the abstract designs of Islamic art. Madi`s art was characterized by the interplay between straight and curved lines, often featuring the silhouette of a woman and the features of the Oriental man, reflecting his cultural heritage. He passed away on January 17, 2024.
Madi`s body of work is often said to relate to modern European artists like Matisse and Picasso as well as the abstract designs of Islamic art. His art has been showcased at the British Museum, the Venice Biennale, and Tokyo`s Ueno Museum. Madi`s paintings are often based on interplays between straight and curved lines, featuring the silhouette of a woman and the features of the Oriental man, reflecting his cultural heritage. The Italian critic Joseph Silvaggi described Madi`s drawings as "filled with symbols and rich with artistic conventions in simplified forms," portraying "the art of modern man".
Artwork Details
1- HUSSEIN MADI, Lebanon
Untitled, 2012
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
120 x 120 cm
2- HUSSEIN MADI, Lebanon
Untitled, 1990
Medium: Pastel on cardboard
48.5 x 30 cm
3- HUSSEIN MADI, Lebanon
Untitled, 2012
Medium: Bronze
Edition Number: 2/7
27.5 x 37 x 9.5 cm
#lebanon #lebanese #artist #art #arab #arabart #rip #husseinmadi #daf #dafbeirut
Jan 18
It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to our beloved Lebanese artist Hussien Madi (17 January,2024).
Hussein Madi was a prominent Lebanese painter, sculptor, and printmaker, born in 1938 in Chebaa, South Lebanon. He studied at the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts in Beirut and the Academia di Belle Arti in Rome. Between 1973 and 1986, he lived in Rome and conducted advanced research on Arabic cultural heritage and Egypt. Madi`s art has been exhibited in Europe since 1965 and showcased at prestigious venues such as the British Museum, the Venice Biennale, and Tokyo`s Ueno Museum. He was known for his works that often related to modern European artists like Matisse and Picasso, as well as the abstract designs of Islamic art. Madi`s art was characterized by the interplay between straight and curved lines, often featuring the silhouette of a woman and the features of the Oriental man, reflecting his cultural heritage. He passed away on January 17, 2024.
Madi`s body of work is often said to relate to modern European artists like Matisse and Picasso as well as the abstract designs of Islamic art. His art has been showcased at the British Museum, the Venice Biennale, and Tokyo`s Ueno Museum. Madi`s paintings are often based on interplays between straight and curved lines, featuring the silhouette of a woman and the features of the Oriental man, reflecting his cultural heritage. The Italian critic Joseph Silvaggi described Madi`s drawings as "filled with symbols and rich with artistic conventions in simplified forms," portraying "the art of modern man".
Artwork Details
1- HUSSEIN MADI, Lebanon
Untitled, 2012
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
120 x 120 cm
2- HUSSEIN MADI, Lebanon
Untitled, 1990
Medium: Pastel on cardboard
48.5 x 30 cm
3- HUSSEIN MADI, Lebanon
Untitled, 2012
Medium: Bronze
Edition Number: 2/7
27.5 x 37 x 9.5 cm
#lebanon #lebanese #artist #art #arab #arabart #rip #husseinmadi #daf #dafbeirut
With a heavy heart, we say goodbye to our beloved Lebanese artist MUSTAPHA HAIDAR (16 January,2024).
Moustafa Haidar was born in Baalbek in 1944 and grew up surrounded by the mountains of the Beqaa Valley. Despite longing for the sea, he pursued his passion for art and, after overcoming initial obstacles, studied painting at the Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts in Beirut. Throughout his career, Haidar remained connected to his cultural roots and used his art to express nationalistic and anti-colonial sentiments. He was known for his skill in watercolor and oil painting, using a unique one-stroke rule and a distinctive color palette. Haidar`s work is characterized by its emotive style, which prioritizes spontaneity and emotional expression over detailed representation. His art has been recognized both nationally and internationally, and he is often referred to as the "Father of Watercolor" due to his affinity for the medium. Additionally, his work has been used in a therapeutic context, with his watercolor paintings being displayed in a hospital to aid in the healing process. Haidar`s art reflects his commitment to truth and his belief that it exists in both imagination and reality. His work encompasses a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, nude figures, and politically-charged scenes, all depicted in a gestural and unembellished style.
Artwork details
1- MOUSTAFA HAIDAR, Lebanon
The Last Supper, 2011
Medium: Oil on canvas
110 x 194 cm
2- MOUSTAFA HAIDAR, Lebanon
Qana Massacre, 1996
Medium: Oil on canvas
150 x 250 cm
3- MOUSTAFA HAIDAR, Lebanon
Untitled, N.D.
Medium: Ink and watercolour on paper
30 x 23 cm
4- MOUSTAFA HAIDAR, Lebanon
Untitled, 1970
Medium: Oil on canvas
68.5 x 39.5 cm
5- MOUSTAFA HAIDAR, Lebanon
Qana Massacre 2, N.D.
Medium: Oil on canvas
90 x 149 cm
6- MOUSTAFA HAIDAR, Lebanon
Al Mansouri Massacre, 1996
Medium: Oil on canvas
84 x 145 cm
#Lebanon #artist #rip #arab #art #arabart #daf #dafbeirut #mustaphahaidar
Jan 18
With a heavy heart, we say goodbye to our beloved Lebanese artist MUSTAPHA HAIDAR (16 January,2024).
Moustafa Haidar was born in Baalbek in 1944 and grew up surrounded by the mountains of the Beqaa Valley. Despite longing for the sea, he pursued his passion for art and, after overcoming initial obstacles, studied painting at the Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts in Beirut. Throughout his career, Haidar remained connected to his cultural roots and used his art to express nationalistic and anti-colonial sentiments. He was known for his skill in watercolor and oil painting, using a unique one-stroke rule and a distinctive color palette. Haidar`s work is characterized by its emotive style, which prioritizes spontaneity and emotional expression over detailed representation. His art has been recognized both nationally and internationally, and he is often referred to as the "Father of Watercolor" due to his affinity for the medium. Additionally, his work has been used in a therapeutic context, with his watercolor paintings being displayed in a hospital to aid in the healing process. Haidar`s art reflects his commitment to truth and his belief that it exists in both imagination and reality. His work encompasses a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, nude figures, and politically-charged scenes, all depicted in a gestural and unembellished style.
Artwork details
1- MOUSTAFA HAIDAR, Lebanon
The Last Supper, 2011
Medium: Oil on canvas
110 x 194 cm
2- MOUSTAFA HAIDAR, Lebanon
Qana Massacre, 1996
Medium: Oil on canvas
150 x 250 cm
3- MOUSTAFA HAIDAR, Lebanon
Untitled, N.D.
Medium: Ink and watercolour on paper
30 x 23 cm
4- MOUSTAFA HAIDAR, Lebanon
Untitled, 1970
Medium: Oil on canvas
68.5 x 39.5 cm
5- MOUSTAFA HAIDAR, Lebanon
Qana Massacre 2, N.D.
Medium: Oil on canvas
90 x 149 cm
6- MOUSTAFA HAIDAR, Lebanon
Al Mansouri Massacre, 1996
Medium: Oil on canvas
84 x 145 cm
#Lebanon #artist #rip #arab #art #arabart #daf #dafbeirut #mustaphahaidar
Indiana University cancelled the first retrospective for Palestinian artist Samia Halaby in the US, which was planned to open on Feb. 10th ,2024.
“I write to formally notify you that the Eskenazi Museum of Art will not host its planned exhibition of your work,” professor David A.Brenneman, wrote to Halaby in his letter on Dec. 20th 2023 (source: NYT). Also, a representative for the Indiana University said in a statement that “academic leaders and campus officials canceled the exhibit due to concerns about guaranteeing the integrity of the exhibit for its duration.”
Toolkit with call script & email template: bit.ly/Whitten_Reinstate_Halaby
Petition, please sign & share widely: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/president-whitten-reinstate-samia-halaby-retrospective-now
Artwork Details
SAMIA HALABY, Palestine
Jerusalem, My Home, 2014
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
200 x 400 x 4.5 cm
SAMIA HALABY, Palestine
Untitled, 1960
Medium: Oil on canvas
76.5 x 76 cm
SAMIA HALABY, Palestine
Lemon Tree, 2011
Medium: Acrylic on linen canvas
180 x 180 cm
SAMIA HALABY, Palestine
White Cross, 1968
Medium: Oil on lead-primed linen canvas
46 x 46 cm
#daf #dafbeirut #beirut #arab #arabart #indiana #artist
Jan 13
Indiana University cancelled the first retrospective for Palestinian artist Samia Halaby in the US, which was planned to open on Feb. 10th ,2024.
“I write to formally notify you that the Eskenazi Museum of Art will not host its planned exhibition of your work,” professor David A.Brenneman, wrote to Halaby in his letter on Dec. 20th 2023 (source: NYT). Also, a representative for the Indiana University said in a statement that “academic leaders and campus officials canceled the exhibit due to concerns about guaranteeing the integrity of the exhibit for its duration.”
Toolkit with call script & email template: bit.ly/Whitten_Reinstate_Halaby
Petition, please sign & share widely: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/president-whitten-reinstate-samia-halaby-retrospective-now
Artwork Details
SAMIA HALABY, Palestine
Jerusalem, My Home, 2014
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
200 x 400 x 4.5 cm
SAMIA HALABY, Palestine
Untitled, 1960
Medium: Oil on canvas
76.5 x 76 cm
SAMIA HALABY, Palestine
Lemon Tree, 2011
Medium: Acrylic on linen canvas
180 x 180 cm
SAMIA HALABY, Palestine
White Cross, 1968
Medium: Oil on lead-primed linen canvas
46 x 46 cm
#daf #dafbeirut #beirut #arab #arabart #indiana #artist
The Little Prince of Gaza exhibition
The doors for the exhibition will be open until the 15th of February, 2024.
You can RSVP a private tour on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through our website dafbeirut.org
@palmuseum
@dafbeirut
@amershomali
#daf #dafbeirut #arab #art #arabart #beirut #lebanon #Palestine #gaza
Jan 12
The Little Prince of Gaza exhibition
The doors for the exhibition will be open until the 15th of February, 2024.
You can RSVP a private tour on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through our website dafbeirut.org
@palmuseum
@dafbeirut
@amershomali
#daf #dafbeirut #arab #art #arabart #beirut #lebanon #Palestine #gaza
You can now explore The Little Prince Of Gaza exhibition through VR. Get your free virtual tour following the link below.
https://dafbeirut.org/en/events/Little-Prince-of-Gaza
#exhibition #daf #dafbeirut #arabart
#arab #art #vr #virtualreality #tour #contemporary #ContemporaryArt
Jan 9
You can now explore The Little Prince Of Gaza exhibition through VR. Get your free virtual tour following the link below.
https://dafbeirut.org/en/events/Little-Prince-of-Gaza
#exhibition #daf #dafbeirut #arabart
#arab #art #vr #virtualreality #tour #contemporary #ContemporaryArt
In Waiting N#1, 2010, Hani Zurob depicts his son Qudsi sitting on a two-step ladder, taking center stage in the painting; he gazes impatiently at the viewer. A red wall in the background occupies much of the painting’s rectangular composition, reminding us of Zurob’s other painting portraying the apartheid wall. Qudsi frequently visits his hometown in Palestine with his mother. Meanwhile, Zurob grapples with the haunting inability to return to Palestine due to the threat of deportation. The title, ‘Waiting’, the vibrant red background, and the expression on Qudsi’s face collectively convey a palpable anger. The painting addresses the child’s struggle to comprehend his father’s predicament at a young age. Displacement and unyielding artistic resilience have shaped Hani Zurob’s life. Raised in the confined Gaza Strip, where movement was limited, he sought solace in art.
@hanizurob
Artwork Details:
HANI ZUROB, Palestine,
Waiting #01, 2010
#Acrylic and pigments on #canvas
199 x 158.5 cm
#daf #dafbeirut #art #arab #arabart #contemporary #modern #red #freedom
Jan 8
In Waiting N#1, 2010, Hani Zurob depicts his son Qudsi sitting on a two-step ladder, taking center stage in the painting; he gazes impatiently at the viewer. A red wall in the background occupies much of the painting’s rectangular composition, reminding us of Zurob’s other painting portraying the apartheid wall. Qudsi frequently visits his hometown in Palestine with his mother. Meanwhile, Zurob grapples with the haunting inability to return to Palestine due to the threat of deportation. The title, ‘Waiting’, the vibrant red background, and the expression on Qudsi’s face collectively convey a palpable anger. The painting addresses the child’s struggle to comprehend his father’s predicament at a young age. Displacement and unyielding artistic resilience have shaped Hani Zurob’s life. Raised in the confined Gaza Strip, where movement was limited, he sought solace in art.
@hanizurob
Artwork Details:
HANI ZUROB, Palestine,
Waiting #01, 2010
#Acrylic and pigments on #canvas
199 x 158.5 cm
#daf #dafbeirut #art #arab #arabart #contemporary #modern #red #freedom
In the artwork "Fashionista Terrorista" by Laila Shawa, the central figure is a portrait of an androgynous face head-dressed with a Kuffiyeh, given a heroic presence by the artist. Shawa introduces Swarovski crystals in the shape of an apple, bearing the label "New York," and frames the figure with golden bullets, elevating the central protagonist into the status of a fashion icon. These symbolic elements hint at the Palestinian “freedom fighters”. It is more of a critic on stereotypical perception of terrorism . People falsely perceive every face head dressed with a Kuffiyeh as a terrorist, as it also sheds light on the notion of consumerism
The Dalloul Art Foundation has acquired four panels from Shawa`s limited edition. Each of these panels features distinct colour variations, symbolizing diverse perspectives and multiple realities associated with the subject matter.
Artwork Details:
1- LAILA SHAWA, Palestine
Fashionista Terrorista 1 of 4 Panels, 2010
Medium: Mixed media, photography, and Swarovski crystals on canvas
100 x 75 cm
2- LAILA SHAWA, Palestine
Fashionista Terrorista 2 of 4 Panels, 2010
Medium: Mixed media, photography, and Swarovski crystals on canvas
100 x 75 cm
3- LAILA SHAWA, Palestine
Fashionista Terrorista 3 of 4 Panels, 2010
Medium: Mixed media, photography, and Swarovski crystals on canvas
100 x 75 cm
3- LAILA SHAWA, Palestine
Fashionista Terrorista 4 of 4 Panels, 2010
Medium: Mixed media, photography, and Swarovski crystals on canvas
100 x 75 cm
#DAF #dafbeirut #painting #popart #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart
Jan 5
In the artwork "Fashionista Terrorista" by Laila Shawa, the central figure is a portrait of an androgynous face head-dressed with a Kuffiyeh, given a heroic presence by the artist. Shawa introduces Swarovski crystals in the shape of an apple, bearing the label "New York," and frames the figure with golden bullets, elevating the central protagonist into the status of a fashion icon. These symbolic elements hint at the Palestinian “freedom fighters”. It is more of a critic on stereotypical perception of terrorism . People falsely perceive every face head dressed with a Kuffiyeh as a terrorist, as it also sheds light on the notion of consumerism
The Dalloul Art Foundation has acquired four panels from Shawa`s limited edition. Each of these panels features distinct colour variations, symbolizing diverse perspectives and multiple realities associated with the subject matter.
Artwork Details:
1- LAILA SHAWA, Palestine
Fashionista Terrorista 1 of 4 Panels, 2010
Medium: Mixed media, photography, and Swarovski crystals on canvas
100 x 75 cm
2- LAILA SHAWA, Palestine
Fashionista Terrorista 2 of 4 Panels, 2010
Medium: Mixed media, photography, and Swarovski crystals on canvas
100 x 75 cm
3- LAILA SHAWA, Palestine
Fashionista Terrorista 3 of 4 Panels, 2010
Medium: Mixed media, photography, and Swarovski crystals on canvas
100 x 75 cm
3- LAILA SHAWA, Palestine
Fashionista Terrorista 4 of 4 Panels, 2010
Medium: Mixed media, photography, and Swarovski crystals on canvas
100 x 75 cm
#DAF #dafbeirut #painting #popart #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart
Recent acquisitions
Dalloul Art Foundation
Modern & Contemporary Arab Art
The Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation (DAF) is a Beirut-based visual arts institution dedicated to making modern and contemporary Arab Art accessible to local and international audiences through archiving, exhibitions, education, publications, public programs, and research. Its aim is to preserve and disseminate its permanent collection which includes works in drawing, installation, mixed-media, painting, photography, ceramics, and sculpture.
Providing a comprehensive survey of visual arts from most of the Arab region, DAF’s extensive and massive collection reflects the diversity and boldness of Arab creativity, inspired by the complex realities of the region.
Since late 2017, DAF has been made accessible to the public through its presence on social media where it highlights the history of Arab art weekly. Researchers and doctoral students can also gain access to the foundation’s extensive resources, collection management system, and in-house research, in order to further their studies. DAF also organizes weekly visits to its extensive storage galleries for schools, universities and other interested groups. The foundation also provides loans to local and international museums.
DAF is essentially a research institute, creating a reference for Arab art, and as such we will continue to add features, information and materials about our pioneering artists, so please come and visit us often or become a member and have this information pushed to you as it comes available. In the meantime, enjoy our site and the massive collection it now hosts.