View of “Nightcrawler,” the first solo exhibition by Erik Hadife, presented at Union Marks in Bourj Hammoud. (Photo courtesy of the artist)
At only 27, Erik Hadife’s career is every bit that of a rising star. Following an extensive education at the prestigious London School of Economics and then at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the Beirut native landed himself a job as a financial consultant in New York. In other words, the kind of child parents love to boast about at family gatherings.For five years, he walked along the streets of Wall Street. “But working in the corporate sphere just wasn’t my cup of tea,” he explains. “I needed to channel creative impulses.” An iconic Beirut venue celebrates another birthday Metro al-Madina set to spring back into 2026 Gradually, after working hours, Erik started taking photos with his smartphone on the street, sharing them with friends who encouraged him to continue. In 2024, he finally bought a camera with money...
At only 27, Erik Hadife’s career is every bit that of a rising star. Following an extensive education at the prestigious London School of Economics and then at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the Beirut native landed himself a job as a financial consultant in New York. In other words, the kind of child parents love to boast about at family gatherings.For five years, he walked along the streets of Wall Street. “But working in the corporate sphere just wasn’t my cup of tea,” he explains. “I needed to channel creative impulses.” An iconic Beirut venue celebrates another birthday Metro al-Madina set to spring back into 2026 Gradually, after working hours, Erik started taking photos with his smartphone on the street, sharing them with friends who encouraged him to continue. In 2024, he finally bought a camera...
