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Karen Chekerdjian

Karen Chekerdjian (b. 1970) is a designer based in Beirut. She holds an MA in Industrial Design from Domus Academy, Milan. During her time in Milan, she worked closely with Massimo Morozzi, founding member of Archizoom, and produced her first piece, Mobil, which was fabricated and distributed by Edra. She moved back to her native city of Beirut in 2001 and founded her eponymous design studio through which she constantly challenges the limits of design. Chekerdjian has shown her work globally, including at Institut du monde Arabe, Paris (2016), Galerie Dutko, Paris (2016), and Design Miami/, Basel and Miami (2015).

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Exhibitions

15 July, 2022 to 25 July, 2022

Take me away to better days – Benefit Auction Showcase

In collaboration with ArtScoops and Agenda Culturel, AD Leb is hosting an art and design auction at the Sursock Museum on Wednesday, July 20th, to raise funds for the Gaïa Fodoulian Association, an organization that supports and provides shelter for animals in need. Unique or limited edition works by 28 artists and designers will be exhibited at the Sursock Museum on July 15-19, ahead of the live auction which will be conducted by auctioneer Edward Rising. Explore
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Press

LE FIGARO August 25, 2022

À Beyrouth, le Musée Sursock se tourne vers l’avenir

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Exibart December 27, 2021

In Libano, un sito archeologico ospita una mostra d’arte contemporanea

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The National News December 27, 2021

Lebanon art show at Beit Meri’s Roman ruins portrays tragedy in a delicate way

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