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Photo Courtesy of Ammar Abd Rabbo from his exhibition "Syrie, Mon Pays Qui N'existe Plus"

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Victoria, from the series My Mothers Gun by Carmen Yahchouchi

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Lebanon

Daring, Raw, and Eminently Real Lebanese photographer Carmen Yahchouchi uses the medium to shed light on the many realities that surround us.

28/05/2019 - Cynthia Ghoussoub

Victoria, from the series My Mothers Gun by Carmen Yahchouchi

Expressing the essence of cultural construction, personal relationships, and social positioning, photographer Carmen Yahchouchi combines emotionally charged and spontaneous observation of intimate human experiences. Growing up in Mali, Yahchouchi never questioned her dreamed path of becoming a photographer. Her curiosity and passion for the medium allowed her to connect and identify with the unique narratives […]

The 35th edition of Beiteddine Art Festival announces two photography exhibitions Lebanese photographer Jack Dabaghian and Franco-Syrian photographer Ammar Abd Rabbo will exhibit their photographs from July 18 to August 10 as part of the 35th edition of the Beiteddine Art Festival

25/03/2019 - Press Release

LES MAITRES DU SECRET – JACK DABAGHIAN The Druze community has a power of fascination that does not diminish since the Orientalists. Guardian of a secret and a religion described by Gérard de Nerval and Lamartine as mysterious, and who remains so today; it has preserved its traditions and an enigmatic aura despite the evolution […]

Time Capsule: The day to day encounters Lebanese Photographer Karim Sakr illustrates the cultural, architectural and historical transformations of Lebanon through his imagery.

18/03/2019 - Cynthia Ghoussoub

Photograph courtesy of Karim Sakr

Offering a distinctive insight into the culture and heritage of Lebanon’s streets is photographer Karim Sakr. An industrial engineer by degree, Sakr picked up the craft twelve years ago while healing from an unfortunate discovery of a brain tumor. Leading to the loss of his eyesight for over two months, Karim regained his vision after […]

Where I belong Lebanese photographer Myriam Boulos is continuously striving to find her place in a conservative yet eccentric city.

01/02/2019 - Cynthia Ghoussoub

Photography from the series 'Vertiges Du Matin' by Myriam Boulos

While questioning the need for belonging to a distinct social group, and the relationship between impulsive partying and the instability and insecurity of Lebanon, Lebanese photographer Myriam Boulos captures candid images of the night owls who continually gather at Beirut’s most iconic underground club B0 18. A purge that has consumed Lebanon’s society, ‘Vertiges du […]

“Untroubled” A tribute to Irving Penn The highlight of the season for Lebanon’s photography scene

02/01/2019 - Cynthia Ghoussoub

© The Irving Penn Foundation | "The Hand of Miles Davis (C), New York, 1986" | Unframed image size: 48x47cm

On January 16, 2019, Mina Image Centre will be launching its first exhibition “Untroubled” curated by Matthieu Humery and dedicated to one of the major photographers in the 20th century, Irving Penn, whose work will show for the first time in the Arab World. The exhibition will run till April 28, 2019. Recognized as one […]

Fleeting Acts The opening of Lebanese Photographer Munir Abdallah’s voyeuristic, and sexually charged body of work

27/11/2018 - Cynthia Ghoussoub

Photograph from the series Fleeting Acts | Mounir Abdallah

‘Fleeting Acts’ is a series by Lebanese Photographer Munir Abdallah which explores the transitory, transform, and ritualistic acts of homosexual couples. The opening of the exhibition will take place on November 28 at 6 pm at ARTLAB Gallery. Fascinated with nudity, and freedom of sexual expression, Abdallah traveled to Bulgaria in 1982 to study cinematography.  […]

Maidames A photographic series by Lebanese artist Chaza Charafeddine that celebrates migrant workers in Lebanon.

17/11/2018 - Cynthia Ghoussoub

Nadine from the series Maidames | Chaza Charafeddine

Resembling a scene from the well-known tv series Hareem Al Sulatan, the carefully constructed set design in the portrait of ‘Nadine’ a migrant worker embodying Sultana is intensively decorated with a variety of elements reminiscent of the luxury, wealth and royalty that once ruled the historical ottoman palaces. Suggestive of the ‘Tableau Vivant,’ ‘Nadine’ is […]

Cattitude and the Unbearable Lightness of Woofing A photo book by Lebanese Photographer and animal rights advocate Michel Zoghzoghi.

10/11/2018 - Cynthia Ghoussoub

Akira from Cattitude and the Unbearable Lightness of Woofing | Michel Zoghzoghi

 The official launch of Michel Zoghzoghi’s new photography book Cattitude and the Unbearable Lightness of Woofing will take place on November 15 starting at 6 pm at Station Beirut. Lebanese Photographer and animal rights advocate Michel Zoghzoghi began photographing domesticated animals three years ago to aid in their adoption. As time went by, photographs initially […]

On Photography in Lebanon A collective publication that opens conversations on the medium's fragility and continual transformation

13/10/2018 - Cynthia Ghoussoub

On Photography in Lebanon A collective publication that opens conversations on the mediums fragility and continual transformation.

  Co-edited by Nour Salamé, founder of Kaph Books, and Clémence Cottard Hachem, Head of Collections at the Arab Image Foundation in Beirut, and sponsored by Byblos Bank, On Photography in Lebanon is a collective publication that invites forty contributing authors from various areas of expertise to share their insight on photography. It also displays […]

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Photo Courtesy of Ammar Abd Rabbo from his exhibition "Syrie, Mon Pays Qui N'existe Plus"

“Syrie, Mon Pays Qui N’existe Plus” An exhibition by Ammar Abd Rabbo Ammar Abd Rabbo's series communicates a crucial message of resilience and hope for a country that once was his safe haven.

Les Maîtres Du Secret Fascinated by the secrecy of an unaltered society for many years, Jack Dabaghian’s latest body of work highlights the timelessness of the Druze culture.

BCP Intermediate Photography C

Intermediate Photography Course This course is of great interest to all learners who would like to go beyond the automatic setting on their camera.

Photo Courtesy of L'orient le jour

Rue de Damas, Chemin de Rencontre The French Protestant Church of Beirut in partnership with l'Orient le Jour is pleased to invite you to the inauguration of the photo exhibition "Rue de Damas, Chemin de Rencontre”

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