Artists

Rana Albaba (b.1992) is a visual storyteller and independent researcher. She holds a B.A in Graphic Design (2014) and an M.A in Design (2018) from Notre Dame University Louaise (NDU). Very interested in research-based design practice, her work questions the ways we see and read the city, its visual language, layers, its architecture of patterns as well as the various ways the city came in dialogue with its people. Albaba’s works have been exhibited and published in Sharjah (U.A.E), Qatar, London (United Kingdom), and Lebanon. As she has been last year, one of the eight participants of ArtEvolution 2022 (Goethe-Institut Libanon).

Sara Almoneem (b. 1994) is a Syrian dancer and performer based in Lebanon. In 2019 Sarah graduated from the Higher institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus (HITA) holding a B.A in Dance. After her graduation, Almoneem started teaching Contemporary Dance at HITA. At the same time, she participated in multiple projects in Damascus and Beirut. The main motive in her work stems from the continuous research based on movement within the framework of a question that has stayed with her since her academic years about the existence of the body within space. Sarah's passion lies in asking why she moves and what makes her move. In 2022, she was selected to be part of the 2nd edition of ArtEvolution programme.

Marie-Therese Ghosn (b. 1989) is a choreographer, dancer and an actor based in Beirut. She holds a BA in acting and theatre and a MA in actor's training from the Lebanese University. Throughout her career, she has immersed herself in various theatrical productions, both as an actress and dancer. Her artistic endeavors go beyond performing, as she is also a dance teacher and is currently working on her first theatrical project. She is particularly interested in body movement as a way of expressing emotions and exploring complex topics through dance. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she is pursuing a degree in Psychology at the Lebanese University. This academic pursuit is an extension of her interest in exploring the relationship between psychology and performance, and it further enriches her artistic work.

Rahaf Jammal (b. 1997) is a Lebanese freelance filmmaker and theater director. Having discovered her passion for film and theater at a young age, Rahaf's work sheds light on personal and social topics, blending fantasy with magical realism. Her most recent short film is "Three Points of Suspension" which was commissioned by the Metropolis Association and the European Union. It was screened in the European Film Festival in Lebanon in 2021. Her most recent theatrical work is the physical performance "Man Fall" which was selected for the Zoukak Theater Mentorship Program in 2020 and was held at Al Madina Theater in 2021.

Abraham Younan (b. 1988) is a Lebanese singer, songwriter, voice over actor. He works mostly as a music performer and D.J. at various venues in Lebanon and the MENA region as he also takes part in many voices over and movie dubbing projects. He spends most of his free time writing and composing songs for his solo project ‘’Abe’’ as well as writing and recording voice over skits and sketches using a wide range of different voices and dialects. He is also an avid music listener and collector and a movie and theater enthusiast.