Press Release
“DAYDREAMS” Pop up Show will be held from June 23rd– 30th from 11 AM to 8 PM at “Arthaus”, Gemmayze, Beirut.
An Invitation to embark visitors in an imaginary trip, a better reality like a sweet interlude, a brief diversion from our current world, our tumultuous city of Beirut.
The Pop up Show will reveal the exclusive thematic collection prepared by the 3rd selection of Artists and Artisans around the theme of ‘DAYDREAMS’. The Season three Program groups 12 emergent and confirmed Artists and Artisans. Few Artists from the sub-initiative Artists of Beirut Boutique will be as well participating with Signature artistic pieces.
The Pop up show eclectic collection will feature more than 60 Dreamy Artworks made of various artistic techniques: Painting, Sculpture, Mixed media, Collage, Photo, Ceramics, and Upcycling art (Polyart, fabric and paper mache).
The Show will also feature cultural and artistic animations:
*A thematic conversation with the Artists around the theme of ‘Daydreaming in Beirut” animated by the Art Historian and Cultural mediator Joelle Hajjar on June 28th at 11.30 AM. *A Photo Workshop animated by the Artist photographer of the selection Nada Karam on June 30th at 10 AM.
Finally and as per Artists of Beirut Mission, the Show will be providing support to Beirut restoration with part of proceeds going this season to “Rebirth Beirut” NGO bringing back light and safety to the city.
The Season 3 Artists & Artisans taking part in the show are:
LAMA MANSOUR, VANESSA DAMMOUS, MIREILLE GOGUIKIAN, NADA KARAM, CALINE FARAH, CLAUDE CHIKHANI, MAGALI MAJDALANI, PAULETTE EID, CLAUDE SABA, MAGDA MALKOUN, ZEINA CHEHAB, KARIN HANTES.
The Artists of the AOB Boutique sub-initiative participating to the Show are: NEVINE MATTAR, NICOLE MEZHER & RAMONA MANSOUR.
‘Artists of Beirut’ Initiative was launched by Carole Ayoub & Yara Jahchan in September 2020.
Artists of Beirut is a socially responsible initiative and concept aiming at growing Lebanon’s creative economy by promoting and developing Lebanese women artists & artisans creative talents while supporting the restoration and preservation of Beirut city’s cultural heritage.