NESArt

A sanctuary for Near Eastern creativity, NESArt welcomes all who seek meaning through art, and offers a rare space for artists to create through its residency program.

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Treasures of the Near East

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Upcoming Exhibitions

Curation at NESArt bridges centuries of creativity. As the Near East continues to inspire new generations, our exhibitions highlight both ancient narratives and modern interpretations, each shaped by evolving cultural and political contexts.

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Curated by Leading Cultural Experts

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Professional Team of Curators

The role that curators play, like the art they care for, is constantly evolving. As culture shifts, moving with changes in the social and political landscape or technological innovations, so does the art being produced.

Artist & Educator

Wadih Ayoub

Artist & Educator

Wadih Ayoub

Artist & Educator

Wadih Ayoub

Wadih Ayoub

Artist and Educator

Born in Tripoli in 1977, originally from Miniara Akkar and based in Nakhleh El-Koura. Graduated from the Lebanese University, Institute of Fine Arts in 2003 and postgraduated in 2009 (painting major). Full time instructor at City University – Tripoli – Faculty of Architecture and Design since 2015. Artist, mainly focusing on oil Painting and also has an interest in Drawing, Mixed Media medium, Digital Collage, Video Art, also in writing short texts and playing musical instruments.

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24th of June 2023 to 1st of July 2023

NESArt Exhibition: “Baghdad Beirut, The Uncharted” at Charles Corm Foundation.

“Baghdad Beirut, The Uncharted,” a NESArt Exhibition aiming to foster cultural dialogue, transcending borders, temporalities, and artistic expressions from the Near East. Embarking on a captivating journey from the Mesopotamian plains to the high lands of the Lebanese mountains, this exhibition unveils the rich stories, experiences, and landscapes that ignite the creativity of the selected artists.

Since her debut in 1992, Saville's focus has remained on the female body. She has stated, "I'm drawn to bodies that emanate a sort of state of in-betweeness.”