Artists of Beirut, a “socially responsible” initiative and platform supporting and promoting Lebanese women artists, is participating in the 5th edition of Menart Fair. The event will take place at Galerie Joseph, 5 rue de Saint-Merri, Paris, from September 20 to 22, 2024, between 12 and 7 PM.
Menart Fair 2024 in Paris is an all-female edition, paying tribute to artists from the MENA region – a subject dear to Artists of Beirut, which is showcasing the works of three artists on this occasion: Liane Mathes Rabbath, Carole Ingea and Myçal El Khouri.
“Our mission is to increase the visibility of our female artists, both in Lebanon and abroad. The Menart Fair, organized by Laure de Hauteville, and particularly the theme of this edition, have excited us. It’s a wonderful opportunity to create artistic exchanges among women across borders,” assert Carole Ayoub and Yara Jahchan, founders of the initiative. The participation of Artists of Beirut, a multidisciplinary concept, showcases the diverse paths and techniques of its artists.
Liane Mathes Rabbath stands out with her colorful creativity, using collage and mixed media, evoking the East through Damascus paper while incorporating a touch of modernity in her compositions. “Participating in the Menart Fair in Paris with Artists of Beirut is an enriching experience and a great opportunity to represent the artistic scene of Beirut internationally. It’s a chance to show how art can transcend borders and share, through my works, a part of the history and vibrant culture of Beirut.”
Carole Ingea addresses the condition of women in the East through her metal lattice sculptures. Her style blends pop art with classicism, expressing freedom and tackling engaged themes. “I am very happy to be part of this great family of Artists of Beirut. Menart Fair Paris seems tailor-made for me, defending the cause of women without being a feminist. My art reflects my concerns about the moral and physical abuses suffered by women in regions where gender equality is still flouted.”
Finally, Myçal El Khouri merges Western and Eastern influences in her geometric abstract oil paintings. “To participate in an exhibition that gives a voice to the women of the MENA region, often silenced, is a unique opportunity. Bringing them into the light, modestly exposed, is a way to affirm, through art, our existence and our unique Eastern identity. It is also a way to express our sensibilities in the face of regional and global issues that affect us. Sometimes a cry, sometimes pain, sometimes joy…”
A must-visit event in Paris for art enthusiasts, collectors and defenders of the women’s cause, as well as the many Franco-Lebanese present in the capital.
