Nabil Nahas, a major figure in contemporary Lebanese art, will represent Lebanon at the 2026 Venice Biennale. (Credit: Farzad Owrang)
Under the solemn glass roof of the National Library, artist Nabil Nahas presented "Don’t Get Me Wrong," the project he will showcase to represent Lebanon at the Venice Art Biennale, in the presence of Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh.Before an audience of professionals, diplomats and art enthusiasts, the artist unveiled a monumental installation designed as a passage: a frieze nearly 45 meters long, composed of 26 canvases, that unfolds without a linear narrative and encourages a gradual, almost reflective viewing experience. More from the Culture Ministry Salameh reveals plan for sustainable recovery of culture in Lebanon The project, which will be visible in Venice from May 9 to Nov. 22, 2026, does not aim for immediate impact or spectacular storytelling, but instead offers a gradual immersion based on iteration, rhythm...
Under the solemn glass roof of the National Library, artist Nabil Nahas presented "Don’t Get Me Wrong," the project he will showcase to represent Lebanon at the Venice Art Biennale, in the presence of Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh.Before an audience of professionals, diplomats and art enthusiasts, the artist unveiled a monumental installation designed as a passage: a frieze nearly 45 meters long, composed of 26 canvases, that unfolds without a linear narrative and encourages a gradual, almost reflective viewing experience. More from the Culture Ministry Salameh reveals plan for sustainable recovery of culture in Lebanon The project, which will be visible in Venice from May 9 to Nov. 22, 2026, does not aim for immediate impact or spectacular storytelling, but instead offers a gradual immersion based on iteration,...
