Under the auspices of the Italian Cultural Institute in Abu Dhabi, ArtBooth UAE presents “Will You Wait For Me Under That Pine Tree?” – A Solo Art Exhibition by the Lebanese-Italian artist Gilbert Halaby (18 Jan – 29 Feb 2024).
ARTIST’S TALK
January 18, 2024 | 6-7pm
OPENING RECEPTION
January 18, 2024 | 7-9pm
Artbooth UAE, Abu Dhabi
Showcasing 13 Oil on linen paintings, the exhibition pays homage to Halaby’s roots, as he lovingly recreates the serene landscapes of his village. The houses, with their unique character and charm, stand as a testament to the artist’s deep connection to the place he calls home, towered by the majestic pine tree.
Gilbert Halaby was born in 1979 in a village in Mount Lebanon. For as long as he can remember, he loved to paint. Halaby was captivated by the beauty of the natural landscape in Mount Lebanon as a young boy. To this day, it continues to influence his art. After studying Archacology at the Lebanese University in Beirut, he went to Rome in 2003, where he became captivated by the Eternal City.
Gilbert Halaby debuted in 2023 with his solo exhibition titled “Domus Berytus”, which took place at “Beit Beirut Museum” in the Lebanese capital. His second solo took place in his adoptive city, Rome under the title of “Une Comédie Romaine”.
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