Art

Permanent exhibition of Lebanese and international painters laid out over four floors, each dedicated to a specific style and technique of painting. The gallery offers also the widest collection in Lebanon of art prints for large projects and the fourth floor is dedicated to framing.

Part of the Haigazian University and promotes various forms of art, especially that of the university's students.

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Founded in 1991 by Paul Guriagossian and his family, this gallery brings together the work of this son of Armenian genocide survivors, who came to be one of Lebanon’s most celebrated artists. This is the main reason to head to the museum, but it also host exhibitions other contemporary artists at times.

This chic Saifi art gallery has regularly rotating solo exhibitions that give a platform to local Lebanese artists, especially painters. It’s less cutting edge than some of the Quarantina and Hamra spaces, but a good place to see some established artists that receive little hype.

Run by Motaz Kabbani, a prominent Syrian art collector, this gallery aims to cross geographical boundaries by bringing in an eclectic range of pieces from across the globe, unusually for Beirut. Kabbani refuses to be constrained by choice of media either; works range through the whole gamut from photography to sculpture.

This modern gallery in the charming Saifi Village has a fantastic permanent exhibition, featuring the artwork of several Lebanese and international artists. In addition tot this work, there are also eight exhibitions a year of different contemporary art, focusing primarily on photography and painting.

Eight exhibitions a year of contemporary art, mainly focusing on photography and paintings by Lebanese and international artists.

A unique cultural 'skybar' in Achrafieh, which hosts innovative workshops in illustration, photography, painting and finger painting with great views and renowned Lebanese artists. Call for more information and registration.

Exhibits fortnightly shows of young aspiring artists as well as established ones and also has a permanent collection.

Another top pick, if you only have time to catch one or two shows. One of Beirut’s hard-hitters, Sfeir-Semler is partnered with a twin gallery in Hamburg. Sfeir curates thoughtful, themed exhibitions by international and Middle Eastern artists in exhibitions that last between 2-3 months. A place to catch some of the region’s art stars in the ascendant.

Owner Michel El-Daher travels around the world, especially in Latin America to gather artworks displayed in this gallery. Featuring mainly Brazilian, Chilean, Venezuelan and Cuban artists as well as those with Lebanese origins, this gallery offers a new dimension to the art scene in Beirut. Cool Brazilian decorative art is also available.

The permanent collection of paintings and furniture on display in this mod gallery are primarily the works of gallery owner, and ALBA (Académie Libanaise des Beaux Arts) alumnus, Sandra Kheir Sahyoun.

Promotes various art forms by local artists of painting, photography and sculptures.

A group of professional art teachers and professors from the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA) providing private lessons for adults. Courses available include drawing and/or painting with pencil, pastels, charcoal, watercolor, charcoal, acrylic, and oil. Courses are modified according to individual interests and students can opt for indoor and/or outdoor sessions, and instruction in still life, drawing/painting of humans or landscapes, or copying art masters. Single sessions and intensive monthly courses available.

The dedicated folks behind this cool little white cube put on a solo or collective exhibition each month in an effort to promote and introduce emerging Lebanese and regional artists. It has hosted some excellent photography shows over the past year.

Always featuring African contemporary art, but the collection is rotated every two to three months.

One of the coolest things about this sleek Hamra art gallery, which first opened in 1990, is the back room cluttered with reproductions of old postcards from around the Middle East, as well as historical letters and other relics – well worth a rummage. Today, the gallery has expanded to display the artwork of young and/or newly discovered Arab artists. Two exhibitions are held each month featuring contemporary, and occasionally older, Middle Eastern and European paintings.