“Nineteen sixty-seven. A year etched in Beirut’s memory.” Today we find ourselves before Galerie Janine Rubeiz. It is more than just a gallery. It is a legacy born from a passion for Lebanese art.
Janine Rubeiz founded Dar El Fan in 1967. It was a multicultural platform. She ran it until her death in 1992. Her daughter Nadine Begdache established Galerie Janine Rubeiz in 1993. Nadine continued her mother’s work. She supported Lebanese modern and contemporary art.
The Galerie Janine Rubeiz has built an international network. Museums and private collections are part of it. The gallery participates in art fairs. These fairs are both regional and international.
The Galerie Janine Rubeiz supports art through its exhibitions. The gallery’s collection includes over 900 artworks. These artworks cover a historical spectrum of Lebanese art. The gallery also represents Lebanese modern and contemporary artists. These include Joseph Harb and Jamil Molaeb. Hanibal Srouj and Halim Jurdak are also represented.
Nadine recognized Huguette Caland’s work. She created a steadfast exhibition schedule. This enabled Huguette to thrive. In 1993 Nadine proposed a Beirut exhibition to Huguette. Huguette eagerly accepted. The 1994 “Faces and Places” exhibit captured hearts by 1997. This ignited a 25-year partnership.
For the Galerie Janine Rubeiz’s 30th anniversary, an exhibition celebrated the enduring collaboration. It also celebrated the friendship between Huguette Caland and Nadine Begdache. The exhibition highlighted pivotal moments in their journey.
Galerie Janine Rubeiz plays a crucial role. It encourages Lebanese art. It also supports its diffusion on the international level. The gallery has an online gallery. It features selected artworks. It is updated every month. This keeps everyone in the loop. They aim to highlight the best selection of works. These works have not yet been exhibited.
Stepping inside Galerie Janine Rubeiz is more than a visit. It is an immersion into Beirut’s artistic soul. It is a celebration of Lebanese creativity. The Galerie Janine Rubeiz is a testament to the enduring power of art. It is a lasting friendship between artists. It is a legacy passed down through generations.