PICKLE LEAP YEAR is the first solo exhibition by Hisham Assaad.
It is held in Blush – Gemmayze (Beirut) and it encapsulates the fresh spirit of the location and vibrant details of fruits and vegetables and nature that are sometimes overlooked.
The photos are not ordinary patterns or sights. They are 17 framed artoworks and each one has a unique backstory which reveals a deeper connetion to the land and abundance of its fruits.
In this exhibition, you’ll experience SWEET, SAVORY, and SALTY through the selection of photos that are curated specifically to match the ambience and colors of the venue. On the opening night, you’ll get to taste recipes prepared by the artist from his book Bayrut The Cookbook, and taste the great wine from Chateau St. Thomas.
I believe there is a beauty in the simple things. I look at the subjects and I want to have nothing but those items in my frame and I want them to be the star. Whether it is in a local street market, or in the most random place, or under my professional lighting equipment, I seek to bring out a stunning result from unexpected things.
Hisham Assaad
The exhibition is from 29 February till April 30 and all the prints are available for sale at the location
The event is a collaboration with The Shift Consultancy and curated by Hanine Abdel Rahman
Hisham Assaad’s first photography residency was a collaboration with BeyArt which connected him to Saj Stories through their Art Stay program. The photos will be displayed for an entire year and are for sale on BeyArt website. For more information click on the link below
Cook in Five Square Meters 