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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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