A Chronicle of Resilience in Art

Elie Rizkallah, born in 1969 in Deir el Qamar, Lebanon, grew up during the Lebanese Civil War. Amid the chaos, he found refuge in painting, turning the stark reality of abandoned buildings into works of art.

In 1992, Elie graduated from the Institute of Fine Arts at the Lebanese University, launching a career that blends personal expression with Lebanon’s history. His paintings reflect the scars of war while celebrating the everyday resilience of his homeland.

Elie’s unique style, inspired by damaged yet enduring architecture, also drew attention from interior design firms. His freehand perspectives were commissioned for palaces across the Arab world, bringing architectural visions to life.

Since starting his artistic career, Elie has participated in solo and group exhibitions in Lebanon and France. His work captures not only Lebanon’s landscapes but also the spirit of its people—resilient, hopeful, and determined to rebuild.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS (SELECTION)

1995 – "Memories", Atelier Decoplan, Hamra, Beirut (Lebanon)

2012 – "Utopic city", Rochane Gallery, Saifi, Beirut (Lebanon)

2019 – "Dusk to dawn", Rochane Gallery, Saif, Beirut (Lebanon)

2020 – "Beirut in perspective", Agence 360, Paris (France)

2021 – "Beirut in perspective" (2nd version), Aguado Salons, City Hall of the 9th arrondissement, Paris (France)

2022 – "Urbanscape", Beirut Contemporary Gallery, Lisbon (Portugal)

2022 – "Transformations", Mission Art Gallery, Beirut (Lebanon)

2024 - “Ville, réalité et mythe”, dual show with Yaroslav Gorbanevsky, Galerie du Montparnasse, Paris (France)

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

1992 – Beit Eddine Palace, Chouf (Lebanon)

1993 – Cultural French Institute of Deir el Kamar (Lebanon)

2001 – "Cedar of Lebanon", Saumur (France)

2019 – Beirut Art Fair, Beirut (Lebanon)

2020 – "Collective", 392 Rmeil Gallery, Beirut (Lebanon)

2020 - Art Scene Gallery, Beirut (Lebanon)

2021 – Mir Amin Palace, Beit Eddine (Lebanon)

2022 – "A tribute to modernity" Rebirth Beirut Space, Beirut (Lebanon)

2024 - “Tout ce qui est vivant tend à disparaitre”, Galerie du Montparnasse, Paris (France)

2025 - “Qnad la nuit se fait aube”, Galerie du Montparnasse, Paris (France)