21 March, 2024 @ 8:30 PM
Join us for a lecture by Saleh Barakat. This engaging talk delves into the intricate tapestry of Western artists’ portrayals of the Middle East contrasted against the vernacular perspectives of modern Arab artists. Explore the nuanced similarities and stark differences that define and separate these artistic visions.
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Saleh Barakat is a Beirut-based gallerist who specializes in modern and contemporary art from the Arab world.
He founded Agial Art Gallery (1991), and Saleh Barakat Gallery (2016) where he hosts an extensive program of exhibitions and events.He has lectured at Princeton University, the Metropolitan Museum of New York, British Museum, and Christie’s Education in Dubai, and currently lectures at USJ and ALBA.