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Beyond the Departure

artist: ghanem hassan | 3–6 feb 2026 | european parliament, brussels

a moving experience

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Departure

Ghanem Hassan’s journey from Lebanon to Milan in 2022 captures the heartache of leaving loved ones behind while holding on to fragile hope.

A visual story of loss and resilience.

Hope

Family and Memories

Lebanon

2022 early months

Leaving familiar places behind, carrying the weight of memories.

Rebuilding Life

Milan

2022 later months

A slow, fragile persistence to start anew amid uncertainty.

An emotional black-and-white photograph showing a solitary figure looking back towards a fading coastline, symbolizing both departure and hope.
An emotional black-and-white photograph showing a solitary figure looking back towards a fading coastline, symbolizing both departure and hope.

The Inner Journey

Abstract paintings revealing rupture, resilience, and the strength to rebuild through texture and color.

A close-up of a textured abstract painting with layered colors symbolizing emotional depth and reconstruction.
A close-up of a textured abstract painting with layered colors symbolizing emotional depth and reconstruction.

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Emotional Depth

Raw Power

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Ghanem Hassan's Journey

From finance in Beirut to contemporary art in Milan, Ghanem uses painting to navigate displacement and emotional survival.

Portrait of Ghanem Hassan painting in his Milan studio, surrounded by vibrant canvases reflecting his journey.
Portrait of Ghanem Hassan painting in his Milan studio, surrounded by vibrant canvases reflecting his journey.

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Artist Quote

"Leaving Lebanon was a necessity... my work is about emotional survival and the resilience required to rebuild when everything familiar is gone."

A mixed-media artwork titled 'Forgotten Places' featuring delicate gold leaf accents over textured layers, evoking memories of lost histories.
A mixed-media artwork titled 'Forgotten Places' featuring delicate gold leaf accents over textured layers, evoking memories of lost histories.

Forgotten

Exploring memory's fragile hold through gold and texture.

A mixed-media piece called 'The Will to Rebuild' with shimmering gold leaf highlighting resilience amid abstract forms.
A mixed-media piece called 'The Will to Rebuild' with shimmering gold leaf highlighting resilience amid abstract forms.
An artwork showcasing layered gold leaf and mixed media symbolizing renewal and strength.
An artwork showcasing layered gold leaf and mixed media symbolizing renewal and strength.
A vibrant mixed-media composition with gold leaf accents representing hope and transformation.
A vibrant mixed-media composition with gold leaf accents representing hope and transformation.

Get in Touch

Reach out via email or phone for inquiries about the exhibition.

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+39 351 123 4567

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contact@ghanemart.com