The Family of Artist Gebran Tarazi Donates to the Lebanese University in Support of its National Role<\/p>\n
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\u200bDriven by a commitment to support the illustrious historical journey of fine arts at the Lebanese University\u2014specifically within the Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture\u2014the family of the late Lebanese artist Gebran Tarazi collaborated with the Faculty\u2019s Dean, Dr. Hicham Zeineddine. The family praised his tireless efforts to provide an optimal environment for students across all artistic disciplines to achieve success and foster opportunities for creative development.<\/p>\n
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\u200bWithin the framework of this cooperation, the family of Gebran Tarazi (1944\u20132010) donated on February 4th, 2026 a collection of books in Arabic, French, and English to the Faculty. These publications shed light on the artist\u2019s unique journey, including:<\/p>\n
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\u200bGebran Tarazi: Geometrical Variations (French\/Arabic, Fine Arts Publishing, Lebanon, 2007): Authored by Gebran Tarazi himself, this volume includes his artistic and philosophical manifesto, “The Oriental Need”<\/p>\n
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\u200bGebran Tarazi: The Twelve Seasons (French\/English, Zaman Books, Paris, 2017): Authored by the French art historian Morad Montazami.<\/p>\n
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\u200bWorks by Iraqi Art Critic Khudhair al-Zaidi: Including Gebran Tarazi:<\/p>\n
– A Story of Oriental Artistic Creativity (Adib Books, Jordan, 2024) and<\/p>\n
– Gebran Tarazi: Pioneer of Authenticity and Innovation (Baghdad, 2025).<\/p>\n
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The “Geometrical Variations” Catalogue (2011): Issued on the occasion of the first retrospective exhibition held after the artist’s passing at Villa Audi in Beirut, featuring testimonials from prominent intellectuals.<\/p>\n
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\u200bThis donation serves as a gesture of appreciation for the official, moral, and national role of the Lebanese University, which has graduated successive generations of leading Lebanese visual artists.<\/p>\n
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\u200bIn conclusion, the family of the late Gebran Tarazi expressed their deepest gratitude to Dean Dr. Hicham Zeineddine for his warm reception and his efforts to elevate Gebran Tarazi\u2019s name and immortalize his legacy on a national level, wishing him continued success in his leadership of the Faculty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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