ART ON 56TH Information

Art on 56th Gallery is an independent visual art gallery in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded by Noha Wadi Moharram in 2012, and is rooted in Gemmayzeh, the capital’s booming artistic and cultural neighborhood. In addition to presenting a roster of Middle Eastern and international artists, the gallery’s mission is to promote both established and promising contemporary Lebanese artists. Fostering talent from throughout Lebanon, the gallery plays an important role in unveiling local tact and vision in the arts, and new ways of disseminating ideas in the political, cultural, as well as creative realms. The gallery exhibits artworks in a large variety of media, including painting, sculpture, work on paper, photography and video installation. This results in a colorful exchange, highlighting the powerful meaning of images and material artistry within a society. At on 56th hosts an array of shows annually and actively participates in several global art fairs each year.