Meet the Artist
Marwan Rechmaoui
Marwan Rechmaoui is a Lebanese artist (b. 1964). Deriving inspiration from the geography and rich cultural history of Beirut, Rechmaoui’s work often reflects themes of urbanization and contemporary social and behavioral demographics. He uses industrial materials such as concrete, rubber, tar and glass to create tactile works on a large scale. His works have primarily focused on local landmarks (Beirut Caoutchouc, Burj El Murr, Yacoubian buidling...)