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On the healing power of clay
The Syrian-Austrian ceramist Dana Mufti channels a wide range of emotions into her practice, creating poignant pieces that range from innocent childhood mementoes to others with a darker slant, as we discover.From favourite snacks and games of yesteryear, childhood memories inevitably evoke feelings of nostalgia as we grow older.But for the...
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A special kind of storytelling
Ismat Mahmassani’s distinctive artistic practice, which she affectionately terms ‘magical realism’, is garnering her a following in Lebanon and elsewhere, as Artscoops discovers.The Lebanese photographer and digital content creator Ismat Mahmassani is fast becoming known as a visual storyteller of note, both in her homeland and...
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Creating cross-border connections
Lebanese-American photographer Mimo Khair talks to Artscoops about her passion for capturing and sharing authentic, often untold, human stories across continents.Mimo Khair at her solo exhibition in DuesseldorfSpanning geographical locations that range from ultra-modern Arab cities to remote villages in China, the photographic work of Mimo Khair...
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A creative, customised celebration of interior design
The international designer Maggy Monsef has gained widespread recognition for her ability to create standout spaces that are fresh, functional and as individual as her clients. Here, she talks to Artscoops about designing spaces that have both luxury and liveability at their heart.Maggy MonsefA quick 360° video tour of Maggy Monsef’s home in...
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The inside story
The young artist Antoine Deeb talks to Artscoops about looking inward rather than outside for inspiration, and finding beauty in the routines and rituals that make up his everyday life.Title: Self Portrait (White on White)Medium: Acrylics on CanvasDimensions: 30 × 30 cmYear: 2024Painting self-portraits and detailed scenes of the inside of his...
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In praise of the ‘art abode’
Building on familial foundations, Cyril Karaoglan has nurtured his passion for regional art over the years through forums that range from cultural expeditions to fun and insightful dinner-party conversations. Here, the well-known art insurance expert invites Ahmad Minkara into his Beirut apartment for a look at his impressive collection and to...
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