While most Lebanese are trying to find a direct solution for the
trash problem, art may be an indirect answer to relax and clear a lot of
minds. Beirut Art Fair returns this year with a lot of international
artists expressing themselves through drawings, paintings, sculptures,
digital videos…
The event was open to the public from September 18
to 20. Around fifty modern and contemporary designs from different
artists were exposed in Biel this weekend. Each art piece reflects a
story, a dream, a statement.
Like every year, Biel Hall gets
transformed into a labyrinth of artistic objects. The public receives a
map at the entry showing the locations of each designer. As for the
exposed items, Beirut Art Fair keeps surprising the Lebanese public with
innovative designs suiting the historical and social aspects of the
country. For instance, a stand exposing carpets, Nalbandian Sal,
decorated the carpets with fake trash and an empty presidential seat.
And this year, the event focused on the relation between reality and
virtual world.
Almost all designers were present in front of their
art explaining the stages they went through and the difficulties they
experienced while working.
The artist Graciela Hasper resting in front of her painitngs
The artist Alexandre Ouairy reads local news during the exhibition
The
public included people from all ages. A lot of business people were
discussing prices and potential future investments. Art critics were of
course present too analyzing the small details. And finally families and
friends attended the event to share a relaxing moment and acknowledge
more about international and local art.
Two women discussing a painting
Two persons trying to get the best shot of a painting
Morover,
the public had the chance to express themselves through what we can
call art. Two large walls were available for the people, some chose to
write their names while other gave their opinion on the whole event and
the city Beirut.
Not only artists can express themselves
