Curated by Dr. Basel Dalloul

Pourquoi il fait si sombre? exhibition showcases artworks from different periods of Ayman Baalbaki's career, recently featured during the filming of a documentary on Ayman Baalbaki shot at DAF's galleries. The exhibition also brings together artworks by Fawzi Baalbaki, Ayman's father, and Marwan Kassab Bachi, Ayman's mentor, two artists who have profoundly influenced the development of Ayman Baalbaki's work.

The title Pourquoi il fait si sombre? is borrowed from the eponymous book by Lebanese writer Dominique Eddé, published in 1999. In it, the author reflects on her war-shaped memories while portraying the ruined city of Beirut. The book echoes the themes explored in Ayman Baalbaki's latest works, showcased in the exhibition. 

The show includes a personal touch: a filmed interview with artists Ayman Baalbaki and Fawzi Baalbaki. This unique feature allows you to delve deeper into their father-son relationship and their art.