Art Galleries in Lebanon: From Modern to Contemporary
AdvisorLB Team
Beirut has long been a regional art capital. Galleries cluster in Saifi Village, Mar Mikhael, Hamra, and Achrafieh, with several established names (Saleh Barakat, Sfeir-Semler, Agial) showing alongside dozens of smaller spaces.
What you will see
- Modern masters: Saliba Douaihy, Paul Guiragossian, Shafic Abboud, Etel Adnan.
- Lebanese contemporary: a new generation working in painting, sculpture, photography, and video.
- Regional artists: from Syria, Palestine, Egypt, and the Gulf.
- Solo and group shows: rotating monthly.
How to visit
- Most galleries open Tuesday to Saturday afternoons.
- Entry is always free — galleries earn through sales.
- Opening nights are public; ask the gallery for invitations.
- Beirut Art Fair and Menart Fair in autumn aggregate dozens of galleries.
Buying art
- Talk to the gallerist — they will tell you about the artist and condition.
- Ask for a certificate of authenticity from the artist or estate.
- Negotiation is possible, especially on larger pieces.
- Payment plans are common (3–12 months).