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Agial
Art Gallery, established
in Beirut since 1990, specializes in the promotion of contemporary
art from the Arab world, mainly from Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Egypt,
Jordan, Bahrain, Sudan and others. The two-story gallery hosts
in its lower ground the permanent collection of the gallery while
its ground floor on the famous Abdul Aziz Street is home for a
series of monthly exhibitions for the most famous artists of the
Middle East. One of the largest in the area, the permanent collection
of Agial includes names from the pioneers and established artists
to the most promising talents.
In
addition to the paintings, sculptures and ceramics, there is a
section for exclusive books concerning art from the Arab world,
some of them published by the gallery. Agial also offers parallel
services like framing, restoration, authentication and evaluation
of artworks.
Located
in Ras Beirut, between Hamra street and the American University
of Beirut, Agial Art Gallery is in the heart of the cosmopolitan
quarter of the capital where most of the cultural events take
place. For the art lovers, its the address not to be missed.
Parking available.
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