Amid the relentless crisis and blurred horizon in which Lebanon lives, art provides answers and allows us to hope for a better future. This credo inspired Art in Motion, the non-profit association which objective is to establish a cultural dialogue through art, in public space, to organize the mesmerizing exhibition “Between Shadows and Lights”, by the sculptor Anachar Basbous, from October 8 to November 8, 2021.
Rania Tabbara and Raya Farhat aficionados in art and culture for many years have chosen to react to this difficult situation by organizing this open-air exhibition with one of the foremost exponents of contemporary Lebanese art, Anachar Basbous. The vernissage of “Between Shadows and Lights” will take place on Friday October 8, in the lavish environment of vineyard domain Ixsir where all art enthusiasts will contemplate the art installation of Anachar Basbous that sends a message to the world, like the promise of new energy.
Between Shadows and Lights is more than an artistic action, it is a quintessential of Lebanese soul where the light resists darkness and threats of shadow, when beauty becomes a powerful gear to continue to live.
Information about ART IN MOTION
ART IN MOTION is a non-profit association which objective is to establish a cultural dialogue through art, in public space. It promotes all forms of artistic expression, in a Lebanese context, while establishing exchanges with international artistic scenes to promote encounters with the public and make art accessible to everyone.
The association was founded by Rania Tabbara and Raya Farhat, who share a common vision of contemporary art and its decisive role within our societies to “raise awareness and establish a force of cohesion”.
Through artistic events taking place in public spaces, exhibitions or performances, ART IN MOTION sets art in motion, to pave the way for exchanges and meetings with all categories of audiences and strengthen dialogue between Lebanon and the region.
Information about ANACHAR BASBOUS
Son of the great artist recognized internationally. Anachar was born in Lebanon in 1969, in Rachana a village overlooking the Mediterranean, where he lives and works. He was brought up in a family of artists. His father Michel Basbous was a known sculptor, his mother was a writer and poet. Since his birth, he has lived in an environment dedicated to creation and art, in a magical space, surrounded by abstract shapes sculpted by the hands of his father. His sculptures are now present in many private collections as well as in various cultural institutions, in Lebanon, France, Canada, the United States, United Arab Emirates and around the world, in gardens, hotels and private residences.
Information about THE DOMAINE IXSIR
The origin of the name Ixsir derives from the Arabic word Elixsir (Al-Iksir), the purest form of all substance. It is also a secret potion guaranteeing youth and love forever.
Ixsir vineyard was created in 2007 by three friends who are passionate about wine. Their goal was to rediscover the best Lebanese terroirs forgotten for years. The vision behind IXSIR is to reveal the best terroirs of Lebanon, some long since forgotten. Cultivated with respect to sustainable agriculture, IXSIR’s vineyards are carefully handcrafted by IXSIR’s winemaker, the
wines reflect the purity and freshness of the Lebanese mountains through richness, elegance and complexity.
