Tag Archives: art

Toon out

Posted by Karl on December 11, 2009 2 comments

Armand Homsi has spent the better part of his life speaking out through cartoons. Known mostly for his contributions to An Nahar, he never shies away from speaking his mind.

Stairing contest

Posted by Karl on June 22, 2009 1 comment

Have you ever soaked up the bohemian vibe around Gemmayzeh Stairs? Thank Joseph Raidy, the man behind its renaissance.

Art attacks

Posted by Karl on April 27, 2009 0 comments

Sandra Dagher believes people care about art. As director of the Beirut Art Center she tries to walk the walk by bringing art to the masses whilst supporting local talent.

Splash some color

Posted by Karl on April 6, 2009 0 comments

Cartoons are rarely serious and that’s exactly what Mazen Kerbaj counts on. While the officials ignore his work, Kerbaj is busy making a splash.

Arabia under the sheets

Posted by Karl on March 30, 2009 8 comments

Creator of the first Middle Eastern erotic magazine Joumana Haddad flirts with danger; and danger flirts right back.

Don’t call me baby

Posted by Karl on March 7, 2009 0 comments

Zena el Khalil doesn’t create; she reacts to Beirut. Take the mind of a war child, and picture the angst she mistook for happiness while growing up, mix in the minds of an immigrant who misses her home, and a fresh returnee embracing her country. Simmer with a blend of four cultures – courtesy of London, Lagos, New York and Beirut, her four homes – and season with pink. Lots and lots of pink. Karl Baz reports.

This town ain’t what it used to be

Posted by Karl on February 28, 2009 0 comments

Painter and teacher Ghada Saghiyeh has a bone to pick with Beirut. Karl Baz looks behind the muted, angry art and into woman.