Artist: Hussein Madi
Title: Untitled
Year: 2013
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 200 × 200 cm

Untitled, 2013

Courtesy of Mark Hachem Gallery

Hussein Madi

Hussein Madi, painter, sculptor and engraver, is one of the Middle East’s most famous artists. Between 1958 and 1962, he studied painting at the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts in Beirut before moving to Rome in 1963 to continue his studies at the Accademia di Belle Arti. He arrived in Rome for two months and stayed for 22 years!

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Habbal Collection

For 20 years, The Habbal Collection has grown to include over 500 artworks, housed in both Dubai and Beirut. With a strong focus on the Middle East and North Africa, the collection features a diverse range of paintings and sculptures, highlighting modern Lebanese artists and supporting emerging talents from the region. Balancing modern masters with emerging talents, it reflects the region’s evolving artistic landscape and preserves its cultural heritage. Primarily focused on Middle Eastern and North African art, the collection also includes select works from other regions, adding further depth and context to its narrative.