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Les Nuisibles-The Thieves [...continued] about the Middle East. “The Middle East is undergoing an era of unprecedented upheaval, often referred to as the Arab Spring. From Morocco to Iran, societies are in the midst of wrenching transformations. The contemporary art scene has been flourishing in the Middle East, and it is being bolstered by the extraordinary political, social and economic changes under way,” explains Sana Gallery. “The Arab Spring is young and it is but a phase in a long process of change in the Middle East. At Sana Gallery, we anticipate that the explosive creativity we are witnessing across the Middle East will endure for decades, as the Arab Spring evolves and metamorphoses.”
Chicago’s Jennifer Norback Fine Art specializes in representing artists from Chicago and Paris with a focus on contemporary art. “At the Art Fair, we will be representing two artists, South African Vivian van Blerk and Lebanese artist Katya Trablousy – both photographers are debuting new work including two collaborative pieces. But our gallery represents more than two dozen artists in a variety of mediums,” says Jennifer Norback. Bouillon d’art from Bordeaux, France, was born from the desire to promote young artists to the forefront of the art scene. The gallery stands out for its atypical choices. “The gallery will exhibit a range of works by
four artists: Amey, Benjamin Carbonne, Clément Loisel and Jean Christophe Fischer, who share a strong identity as a common factor in their work,” notes Sabine Labregere. Kuwait’s JAMM Art Gallery will also be participating in the fair. So save the date, and get ready for an art awakening. The fair is bound to be a sensory feast for all art lovers.
Beirut Art Fair runs Sept 18 – 21 at BIEL, Hall 2, Beirut, Lebanon. For more information, please visit www.menasart-fair.com. Images courtesy: Beirut Art Fair/ galleries 49