At Art Paris, Diana Ghandour presents a body of work that moves quietly between disciplines, where design, sculpture, and installation meet without clear boundaries. Based in Beirut and working internationally, Ghandour approaches objects not as static pieces, but as forms in motion, shaped by proportion, material, and the emotional weight they carry. Her scenography unfolds as a dialogue between Lebanon and France, bringing together her own creations with works by French designer Frédéric Imbert. What began as an encounter during WE Design Beirut 2024 evolves here into a shared language, one rooted in organic forms, artisanal processes, and a mutual sensitivity to material.
Across the presentation, pieces feel discovered rather than designed. The Chaise Ovule carries the presence of an artifact shaped by time, its marble surface marked by subtle irregularities. The L’anneau liquide table flows in a continuous gesture, its soft curves and open form creating a sense of movement carved directly into stone. Mirrors like Ondula and lighting pieces such as L’Eclipse extend this vocabulary, balancing weight and lightness through fluid silhouettes and tactile finishes.
Material plays a central role. Stone, plaster, and metal are treated not as rigid elements, but as surfaces capable of softness. Imbert’s hand-sculpted plaster works introduce fragility and texture, while Ghandour’s palette, often grounded in neutral tones, is subtly animated through color and form. Together, they highlight a shared commitment to craftsmanship, with particular attention to Lebanese artisanal traditions.
Beyond function, each piece carries an emotional undertone. Works like Totem of Silent Drops speak of balance and resilience, holding tension between weight and lightness, presence and absence. It is this quiet intensity that defines Ghandour’s practice. At Art Paris, the result is not simply an exhibition, but an atmosphere. One where objects exist in relation to each other, to space, and to the histories they carry, forming a landscape that feels both intimate and expansive.
