Biography
Born in Lebanon in 1957, Hala Choucair pursued an MA in Cinematographic Studies at Sorbonne University, Paris in 1981. Renowned for her intricate paintings, Choucair’s work meticulously examines minute details, such as the heart of an artichoke or a grain of salt, inviting viewers to explore the relationship between the finite and the infinite. Her canvases, adorned with delicately executed acrylic patterns, offer a new perspective on observation and viewing.
After her studies, Choucair moved to Beirut, where she worked in film production and window dressing. In 2002, she documented the artistic career of her mother, the eminent Lebanese artist Saloua Raouda Choucair, in a comprehensive “catalogue raisonné.” Choucair’s art has been widely exhibited, including at the Williamsburg Art and Historical Center in New York City (2007) and Agial Art Gallery in Beirut, with her most recent solo show, *This Is How It All Starts* (2014). She currently resides and works in New York.
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