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“Meshwar”
Art Exhibit- From Palestine to Lebanon, Art from three generations
SYNOPSIS:
“Meshwar: From Palestine to Lebanon” illuminates the narrative of Maroun Tomb, a Palestinian-born Lebanese painter, and his artistic legacy spanning generations and continents. For the first time in the United States, this exhibition unveils the captivating artistic journey of the Tomb family, showcasing the works of the Father, Maroun, his son, Fouad as well as Fouad’s two daughters: Joëlle and Sandra Tomb. Through their diverse and evolving expressions, Meshwar serves as a requiem, celebrating the vibrant life of a painter and the enduring legacy he bestowed upon his family and the world.
BACKGROUND STORY
The Fouad & May Tomb Foundation for the Arts emerges from a rich history of dedication to arts education and prolific artistic production. Over 25 years, Fouad Tomb’s leadership in the private arts education sector, particularly through Arts & Renaissance, his art school in Lebanon, impacted countless aspiring artists. His curriculum, emphasizing social-emotional development and drawing techniques inspired by Renaissance masters, cultivated a generation of skilled painters. Supported by his late wife and business partner, May, Fouad’s artwork graced twenty regional and international exhibitions.
Amidst shifting political landscapes and the pandemic’s upheaval, the couple made the difficult decision to close Arts & Renaissance in Lebanon, relocating to Montreal, Canada in 2020. Driven by their passion for the arts, they founded the Fouad & May Tomb Foundation, with their eldest daughter, Joëlle Tomb, at the helm. The Foundation’s inaugural project, a monograph by author Randa Sadaka, delves into Fouad Tomb’s life and artistic journey, published by Editions Dergham and distributed globally. As custodians of Maroun Tomb’s legacy, the Foundation also embarked on a decade-long endeavor to research, collect, and archive his artworks and archives from Palestine and Lebanon. “Meshwar: from Palestine to Lebanon” emerged as the Foundation’s first retrospective homage to Maroun Tomb, offering a unique glimpse into the painter’s life and artistic evolution. This exhibition was hosted at Dar El Nimer in 2023. For a virtual tour of the exhibit you may click here
Ya Msafer- From East to West, A Cultural Journey through Music
By Soumaya Maros and Lioness Al Atlas Dance Group
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