Lebanon
Change Through Street Art in Ouzville, Beirut’s neglected Suburb
Lebanon’s culture, nature and location has attracted people for many centuries. This country is home for countless sites, timeless history, magnificent nature, extravagant food, and unconventional adventures. And above all, it is a hub for art and culture for the Middle East and the world. Unfortunately, the war has marginalized many beautiful Lebanese villages and …
Sunshine On A Swing by Hady Beydoun in Beirut
“Sunshine On A Swing” is the title of a piece painted in Beirut by Hady Beydoun, a Lebanese tattoo artist based in Beirut. About The Piece The artist depicts a girl on a swing made out of string made out of a plant, watering the almost dead bushes beneath her. The artist wants to relay a …
URBAN DAWN II to revive modern culture in Beirut
Beirut, October 2016: Art platform curator19.90, in partnership with Loft Investments, the unique development brand that has brought a new architectural style to Lebanon,have chosen to bring the 2nd edition of Urban Dawn to Beirut, making it the largest urban art exhibition to take place in the region, from October 15 to October 17 2016, at The Factory Lofts, Achrafieh. The week -long show, titled “Street Arts, …
Interview: Youssef Nassar
Youssef Nassar is a critically acclaimed Lebanese born Canadian artist who is known for his unconventional work in photography and film making. Raised in a family that encouraged his interest in the art of film, Youssef entered the field of Radio/TV studies at Notre Dame University, where his passion for photography and film making blossomed. …
Interview: EpS
EpS, who is also an avid surfer and skydiver, was born in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. He started drawing at a very young age. Using only pen, paper and markers, he began drawing sketches and gradually building up and mastering the outpouring of talent he now has today. After moving to Lebanon and studying science at …
ASHEKMAN & DJ Lethal Skillz – Deyman Ijebeh
ASHEKMAN ASHEKMAN: Started in the year 2001 in Beirut (Lebanon), a city that witnessed over the past 2 decades: war, destruction, corruption, terrorist attacks, bombing, assassinations, social injustice & other kind of inspiring materials that were the main topics in ASHEKMAN songs. The crew is composed of identical twin brothers Omar & Mohamed Kabbani, both …
Featured Artist: yazan halwani
“I know I’m not changing the world, but I hope I’m changing the city a little. Making it my own. Our own, not just mine. Reclaiming it.” The city in question is Beirut, Yazan Halwani’s hometown, where he was born and raised. It all started when he was just a boy, listening to French rap. …