"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
LAU News: LAU Fine Arts faculty seek to inspire →
"When LAU faculty member and alumna Christine Kettaneh receives this letter and a Beirute sandwich from a friend, it is the beginning of a journey..." Read more: http://www.lau.edu.lb/news-events/news/archive/lau_fine_arts_faculty_seek_to_/