My work will be exhibited in REVEALING. REVEALING by SGBL is a new space dedicated to the discovery of the ME.NA.SA. region’s most promising young artists. Each selected gallery showcases the work of one artist. I feel so honored that Galerie Janine Rubeiz is showcasing my work!
Art Radar: Preview: 5 highlights from the 7th Beirut Art Fair →
"Represented artist Christine Kettaneh's (b.1982, Beirut) work seeks the contradictions and crossovers between economics, poetry and art practice"... Read more: http://artradarjournal.com/2016/09/12/preview-5-highlights-from-the-7th-beirut-art-fair/
British Council, Iran: گامی به سوی ارزیابی انتقادی هنر معاصر در تهران →
LAU: Fine Arts Faculty Exhibition
LAU: Fine Arts Alumni Biennial
LAU's President Report: International Recognition of Faculty Creativity →
"Christine Kettaneh won the Arte Laguna Prize"... Read more: https://issuu.com/lau-publications/docs/president-report-2015
The Brooklyn Rail: Letter from Tehran →
"Ab/Anbar Gallery aims to rid the contemporary of paradox by eliminating the historical. Since its establishment in 2014, it has been “the” place to find world art..." Read more: http://www.brooklynrail.org/2015/10/artseen/letter-from-tehran
Ab-Anbar Gallery: "Jabberwocky" opening reception →
Aftab Net Daily: جَبِرووکی: منطقِ ماورایی ِمایونز →
Ab/Anbar, Tehran: Jabberwocky
SArD: Christine Kettaneh on language, Beirute and winning the Arte Laguna Prize →
"For Kettaneh, artwork is not necessarily intended to be didactic, to send a message or to transmit an opinion. Instead, it’s a process of questioning and of forging connections..." Read more: http://sard.lau.edu.lb/news/2015/christine-kettaneh-on-language-b.php
ARTE: 9° Premio Internazionale Arte Laguna →
"l'opera utilizza una cosa comune, il pane, come supporto per trasportare i messaggi riguardanti la complessa situazione politica e sociale della città natale dell'artista Beirut (Libano)"... Read more: http://www.arte.it/calendario-arte/venezia/mostra-9-premio-internazionale-arte-laguna-12270
Arte Laguna Prize: overall winner of Sculpture & Installation
I am the happy 'overall winner of Sculpture & Installation' and also winner of a special prize "Artist in Gallery." It is such an honor! Thank you Arte Laguna Prize.
The press release: http://www.artelagunaprize.com/index.php/press-release-1415/1419-2132015-winners-announced.html
More on the prizes: http://www.artelagunaprize.com/index.php/archive/9th-edition/winners.html
Arte Laguna Prize: Finalists' Exhibition
I am proud to be one of the finalists in the Arte Laguna Prize. Come see the collective show in Venice opening on the 21st of March. For more information on the show follow the link http://www.artelagunaprize.com/exhibition14.15/
Art Radar: 13 Lebanese artists at Singapore Art Fair →
"Soap coins bear laser-engraved terms such as “equilibrium”, “volatility”, “maximizing”, “invisible hand”, “liquidity” and “elasticity”. Kettaneh explores the ways in which the meaning of histories and concepts can change..." Read more: http://artradarjournal.com/2014/11/28/13-lebanese-artists-at-singapore-art-fair/
The Daily Star: Lebanon in Spotlight at Singapore Art Fair →
"A Lebanese Pavilion, curated by collector and founder of NGO Liban Art Janine Maamari, will showcase work by 13 young Lebanese artists, under the theme “Contemporary Lebanon: Art Beyond Violence.”..." Read more: http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Arts-and-Ent/Culture/2014/Nov-21/278363-lebanon-in-spotlight-at-singapore-art-fair.ashx
Beirut Art Fair (ME.NA.SA. ART)
The Beirut Art Fair is happening this week, don't miss it! I am participating as part of Galerie Janine Rubeiz's selection.
The Daily Star: A traditional mix of contemporary art →
"In a show that aims to provide an overview of the contemporary Lebanese scene, “Coins” nods to the growing number of young artists working with new media..." Read more: http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Arts-and-Ent/Culture/2014/Aug-11/266702-a-traditional-mix-of-contemporary-art.ashx#ixzz3ANoXBnT7
l'Orient Le Jour: Clin d’œil à des talents émergents →
"Un monde plus rigoureux, curieux mais attachant avec Christine Kettaneh : des rondelles de savon lisse. On y lit les lignes de la main et les monnaies aux valeurs volatiles, élastiques et d'une déroutante fluidité: tout cela en un cérémonial pince-sans-rire, avec rigueur et presque ascétisme ! " Read more: http://www.lorientlejour.com/article/876174/clin-doeil-a-des-talents-emergents.html
Clin d'Oeil 2014, Galerie Janine Rubeiz
I am participating in the summer collective, Clin d'Oeil 2014 of Galerie Janine Rubeiz. Kindly note the summer opening hours: July: Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. August: Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm. Closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Address: Majdalani Buidling (Bank Audi), Raouche, Beirut, Lebanon
