Mireille Goguikian

Country of Origin: Lebanon

Medium(s):

  • Oil painting

  • Mixed media

  • Pastel drawing

Key Themes in Her Work:

Mireille Goguikian’s artistic practice is characterized by a fusion of architectural precision and emotional expression. Her work often delves into:

  • The exploration of urban landscapes, particularly Beirut, through a semi-abstract lens

  • The interplay between memory, emotion, and the built environment

  • The use of vibrant colors, especially yellow, symbolizing light and spirituality

  • The transformation of personal and collective experiences into visual narratives

Goguikian’s compositions frequently feature stylized representations of cityscapes, combining architectural elements with expressive color palettes to evoke a sense of nostalgia and resilience.

Notable Exhibitions or Collections Her Work Is Part Of:

Solo Exhibitions:

  • Retrospective – 35 Years of Artistic Creation, The Modern Art Museum, Yerevan, Armenia (2023)

  • Voyage de l’âme, KAF Contemporary Art Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon (2022)

  • Murmures Chromatiques, Exode Art Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon (2019)

  • Au-delà du rêve, Hamazkayin Lucy Tutunjian Art Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon (2017)

Group Exhibitions:

  • XIII Biennale in Florence, Florence, Italy (2021)

  • Rebirth of a Nation, Beirut Exhibition Center, Beirut, Lebanon (2015)

  • Les artistes arméniens: 50 ans au Liban, Rochane Art Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon (1999)

Collections:

  • Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation, Beirut, Lebanon

  • The Museum of the Orthodox Academy of Crete, Greece

  • The Museum of the Catholicosate of Cilicia, Antelias, Lebanon

  • The Modern Museum of Contemporary Arts in Yerevan, Armenia

  • The Syrian Ministry of Culture, Damascus, Syria

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