Alfred Tarazi

Place: Beirut

Born: 1980

Biography:

Alfred Tarazi is a Lebanese artist born in Beirut in 1980. He is a graduate of the American University of Beirut, holding a degree in graphic design. Tarazi is a multidisciplinary artist who works with mediums such as painting, photography, drawing, digital collage, sculpture, and installation. He reinterprets the memories of the Lebanese Civil War, exploring the impacts of the conflict on political, geographical, and social spheres. His art seeks to create a connection with this tumultuous period, using archival photos and documents as elements of his artistic process. Tarazi holds the view that print culture of the 20th century significantly symbolizes modernity in the Middle East. He has completed a residency at Krinzinger Projekte, Vienna, and his first solo exhibition in Europe was held in Vienna, Austria in 2015.