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Nadia Saikali
A Life Immersed in Abstraction: The Journey of Nadia Saikali Nadia Saikali, born in Beirut in 1936, is a pivotal figure in Lebanese abstract expressionism, an artist whose career has unfolded against a backdrop of profound cultural and political shifts. Her story isn’t simply one of artistic development but a testament to the enduring power of creative spirit amidst societal change. Growing up in a Franco-Lebanese family that fostered
intellectual curiosity and artistic exploration, Saikali was encouraged to pursue diverse forms of expression from an early age – piano lessons, ballet, drawing, painting all vying for her attention. This early immersion laid the foundation for a multifaceted approach to artmaking that would define her later work. While initially drawn to various disciplines, it was painting that ultimately captured her imagination, becoming the primar…