MAYA art space

22/05/2026

The Castle of Monte Cristo by Fadi Balhawan , is inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, unfolding as a reflection on vengeance, transformation, and the long path toward inner liberation. The work traces a figure shaped by isolation and betrayal, where exile becomes a crucible for intellectual and emotional rebirth.
Rendered through layered ink and mixed media, the piece meditates on how knowledge becomes both shelter and weapon, guiding the passage from suffering to self-mastery. The castle is reimagined as more than a place of imprisonment; it stands as an inner architecture of endurance, where the self is reconstructed through time, reflection, and lived experience before freedom can truly be claimed.

70 x 98 cm | 2024
Acrylic fountain pen ink and indian ink on calque paper

Exhibition on view till May 30th

Gallery opening hours:
Monday-Saturday | 11:00AM-6:00PM

21/05/2026

By Fadi Balhawan

From left to right:

•⁠ ⁠Whispers of the infinite, 30 x 21 cm , acrylic highly pigmented with fountain pen ink on paper
- Seeking enlighment, 30 x 21 cm, ink on paper
- ⁠The serpent & the larck, 30 x 21 cm, ink on paper
- ⁠Flower of life, 30 x 21 cm, ink on paper
- ⁠When the sun & the moon bowed, 30 x 21 cm, acrylic highly pigmented with fountain pen ink on paper
- ⁠Harmony of life & light, 30 x 21 cm, ink on paper
- ⁠Guilty eye, 30 x 21 cm, ink on paper
- ⁠The new dawn, 30 x 21 cm , ink on paper

Exhibition will remain on view till May 30th

Gallery opening hours:
Monday-Saturday | 11:00AM-6:00PM

20/05/2026

“Beirut”, by , reflects the rich and layered identity of the city across 6000 years of history. Through composed handwritten text, the piece brings together literary, historical, and spiritual references that resonate deeply with Beirut and its people.
The composition includes references to the first law school established in the city, passages by Nadia Tueni, and passages from “Lebnan In Haka” by Said Akl. Scriptures from the Matteo Bible intertwine with verses by Nizar Qabbani and Mohammad el Maouz, alongside writings by young poets who have expressed their own visions of Beirut.
By merging these voices together, the artwork becomes a visual tapestry of memory, poetry, faith, and history. The layered text reflects the complexity of Beirut itself , a city shaped by resilience, culture, and generations of stories that continue to echo through time.

100 x 100 cm | 2020
Ink on paper

Exhibition on view till May 30th

Gallery opening hours:
Monday-Saturday | 11:00AM-6:00PM

19/05/2026

Les Misérables by , is inspired by Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, translating its epic narrative into a dense visual cityscape of endurance and moral tension. Instead of depicting individual figures, the work constructs an architectural presence, heavy, layered, and fragmented, where the city itself becomes a collective portrait of human struggle and resilience.
Built through accumulations of ink and textured marks, the composition evokes language turned into structure, as if memory and history have solidified into stone. Light filters through the dense forms, suggesting fragile openings toward hope and redemption within an otherwise burdened world.
The work reflects a society shaped by upheaval and inequality, where ideals are tested against reality. Yet within its weight and darkness, subtle traces of warmth and luminosity persist, pointing to the endurance of dignity and the quiet persistence of compassion amid hardship.

100 x 100 cm | 2025
Acrylic ink & indian ink on canvas

The exhibition is on view till May 30th

Gallery opening hours:
Monday-Saturday | 11:00AM-6:00PM

18/05/2026

Inspired by the tragic complexity of The Merchant of Venice, this artwork by artist explores the intertwined lives of Antonio, Shylock, Portia, and Bassanio, capturing the emotional and moral conflicts that drive the story forward. Through layered forms and dramatic contrasts, the composition reflects the tension between mercy and revenge, where a bond of friendship becomes entangled in debt, sacrifice, and the pursuit of justice.

At the heart of the work lies the trial scene, a powerful symbol of human prejudice, pride, and the thin line between law and compassion. The atmosphere of Venice emerges as both elegant and unforgiving, mirroring the struggles of the characters as they confront love, loyalty, betrayal, and forgiveness. By transforming Shakespeare’s narrative into a visual language, the piece invites viewers to reflect on the consequences of vengeance and the enduring possibility of mercy.

Ink on paper | 2022
70 x 90 cm

18/05/2026

MAYA Art Space presents a visual journey titled "In the beginning was the word" by artist

The exhibition invites viewers into a world of storytelling, symbolism, and layered narratives where art through words becomes a voice, a memory, and a quiet form of resistance.

The exhibition will remain on view till May 30th

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16/05/2026

16/05/2026

Highlights from the opening exhibition of artist “In the beginning was the word”

Exhibition on view till May 30th.

Gallery opening hours:
Monday-Saturday | 11:00AM-6:00PM

16/05/2026

”In the beginning was the word”
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Exhibition on view till May 30th
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08/05/2026

Thursday May 14th ‼️
5:00pm-8:00pm

07/05/2026

Thank u for your excellent article on artist Fadi Balhawan