Closer
Art Review, Apr. 2009, no. 31
Author Jim Quilty reviews the inaugural exhibition, Closer, at the Beirut Art Centre in Beirut, which was held from the 16th of January to the 2nd of April, 2009.
The exhibition showcased the work of 11 international artists, exploring various forms of media from 1974 to 2008, with works from both established and emerging artists, including Mona Hatoum, Anri Sala, Lisa Steele and Lina Saneh.
ITEM 2009.048 – available for viewing in the Research Centre
Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited
So Much I Want to Say – Mona Hatoum
Intervista – Anri Sala
Birthday Suit - with Scars and Defects – Lisa Steele
Body Parts – Lina Saneh
Missing Links – Cynthia Zaven
4 Cotton Underwear for Tony – Tony Chakar