A Journey Through Form and Emotion — The Symbolic Language of Lamia Khoury Mahfouz
The Art of Lamia Khoury Mahfouz Unveils Hidden Dimensions of Being
Lamia Khoury pictured beside a section of her display at Café Rossa. © DR
The renowned artist Lamia Khoury Mahfouz initiates her latest fine art exhibition at the Art Forum in Dar Al-Nadwa National, Hamra, Beirut. The exhibition, open from October 24 until next Thursday of October 30 2025, she brings together a selection of expressive works that explore human depth and the poetic dimensions of existence. She offers visitors a profound visual journey into the artist’s world, one where form, emotion, and meaning merge into poetic harmony.
Hosted by the lawyer and painter Lamia Khoury Mahfouz, and the wife of National Council for Audiovisual Media Chairman Abdel Hadi Mahfouz. the event reflects her enduring commitment to bridging artistic and intellectual inquiry within Lebanon’s vibrant cultural scene.
Abstract symbolic painting in black, white, violet, and red by Lebanese artist Lamia Khoury Mahfouz, exhibited at Dar Al-Nadwa National Beirut 2025.
Lamia Khoury Mahfouz’s art combines symbolic and poetic visual expression, inviting viewers into a contemplative dialogue about existence and perception. Her work often poses existential questions, using black and white tones with subtle color accents to stabilize what we are within, and yet leaving the viewer free to interpret and internalize their own lessons.
For Lamia, art is not a direct mirror of reality, but an exploration beyond appearances, a means to uncover the multiple dimensions of any subject, to dissect its mystery, and to reveal what lies hidden. Each of her compositions becomes an invitation to introspection, allowing every observer to discover a personal truth within the layers of her creation.
Lamia’s art whispers, questions, and invites beyond imagination. Each brushstroke becomes a passage, each shadow a pause, guiding the viewer through a contemplative journey where emotion and perception intertwine. Here, the gallery walls fade, leaving space for personal reflection, and the artwork becomes not just seen, but felt with our senses as poetic dialogue between artist and observer that lingers long after the gaze has shifted.
Through her symbolic narratives and emotional depth, Lamia Khoury Mahfouz invites us to look beyond what is visible. To enter a space where art transcends reality and unveils the hidden dimensions of being. Her exhibition at Dar Al-Nadwa stands as a celebration of introspection, balance, and the timeless dialogue between the artist and the soul.