
Tarek Elkassouf
Born: 1985
Hometown: Beirut
Based in: UAE
Born: 1985
Hometown: Beirut
Based in: UAE
Tarek Elkassouf is a Lebanese-Australian artist based in the UAE.
In his Artist Statement, he explores the concept of balance after transformation. He explains how he understands the concept of the invisible, through what is not there; the empty, and its exchange with the full.
His work was commissioned and acquired by International Museums such as the Institute of the Arab World in France, Ithra and the Royal Commission for AlUla [RCU] in Saudi Arabia.
He’s interested in the space between the words and in the silence in the music which is as important as the notes themselves for him.
Tarek Elkassouf is consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible within the realm of sculpture. His latest Exhibition ‘The Future is Near’ developed a unique visual language that translates complex concepts into tangible, and intangible forms.
‘Transformative Energy’ was considered one of the largest public artworks for a Lebanese Artist in the UAE an experience of the transformative power of art.
What inspires you?
Observing the balance of the materials extracted from the heart of the Earth.
Describe your creative process.
It's the dialogue between the sound of the machine and the silence of the man.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Conceptual, minimalist & abstract.
5 Collections
The Queen's Gambit: Chess-Inspired Art & Design
8 Artists, 13 Products
Last updated: November 17, 2020
Awards
Dezeen awards - Lighting design - The Melting Lamp
2018
Finalist of NYx Awards - The Fracture Lamps
2016
Silver A’Design Award, 'Young design' for The Edge Lamp
2015
Bronze A’Design Award, 'Lighting design' for Twisted Diamond
2015
A’Design Award And Competition for Dark Edge Table
2015
1st prize, Les ateliers internationaux de l’APERAU - AMO
2012
2nd prize, Les ateliers internationaux, Irkutsk, Siberia
2009
Exhibitions
Breakthrough at Abu Dhabi Art Fair, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates, 2023
Hobb, Samir Sayegh x Tarek Elkassouf at MENART, Paris
France, 2023
The Future Is Near, Solo Exhibition at Saleh Barakat Gallery, Beirut
Lebanon, 2023
Fragments, Upper Gallery at Saleh Barakat Gallery, Beirut
Lebanon, 2023
Residence des Pins, Beirut
Lebanon, 2022
Lumières du Liban, Institute of Arab World [IMA]
France, 2021
International Symposium of Wearable Computers, London
United Kingdom, 2019
Mies Van Der Rohe Pavillion, Barcelona
Spain, 2019
eirut Design Fair, Beirut
Lebanon, 2018
Dubai Design Days - DDD, Dubai
United Arab Emirates, 2018
Paris Design Week, Under the Umbrella of Gallerie Bensimon, Paris
France, 2018
Dubai Design Days - DDD, Dubai
United Arab Emirates, 2017
Saudi Design Week, Riyadh
Saudi Arabia, 2017
MOME 17, Doltone House, Sydney
Australia, 2017
Beirut Design Fair, Beirut
Lebanon, 2017
Beirut Design Week, Beirut
Lebanon, 2017
International Furniture Fair Singapore - IFFS
Singapore, 2016
Beirut Design Week, Beirut
Lebanon, 2016
Dubai Design Days - DDD, Dubai
United Arab Emirates, 2016
Saudi Design Week, Riyadh
Saudi Arabia, 2016
Wanted Design, Manhattan, New York
United States of America, 2016
Saudi Design Week, Riyadh
Saudi Arabia, 2015
Beirut Design Week, Beirut
Lebanon, 2015
Press
MTV
2023
Selection Arts
2023
Al Akhbar
2023
Alarab UK
2023
Annahar
2023
L’Orient Le Jour
2023
This Is Beirut
2023
Commercial ID
2022
L'Orient Le Jour
2021
Typeroom
2020
Vogue
2020
Cyril Zammit
2019
V2com
2019
The Artling
2019
The Pat Walk
2019
We Heart
2018
Mille
2018
The Artling
2018
Jdeed Magazine
2018
Lebanon Traveler
2018
Archipanic
2018
Le Commerce
2018
Commercial ID
2018
Harper’s Bazaar
2017
Design Mena
2017
Domus
2017
Design Boom
2017
Ask Magazine
2017
Scene 360
2016
Le Commerce
2016
Home Magazine
2016
Emirates Man
2016
Prodeez
2016
TL Magazine
2016
Cromly
2016
Design Milk
2016
TID
2016
Dubai PR Network
2016
3in Dubai
2016
Wanted Design
2016
Madame Magazine
2016
Nisrine Sarkis
2016
Design Zens
2016
Design Stories
2016
5PX
2015
A’Design Award
2015
A’Design Award
2015
A’Design Award
2015
Deco Magazine
2015
L’orient Le Jour
2015
Homeware Design
2015
À Vivre Magazine
2015
Al-Nahar
2015
Trendesign
2015
Al Arte Magazine
2015
Workshopped
2015
Radio Liban
2015
Indesign Live
2015
Design Magazine
2015
Future TV
2014
LBCI
2014
Agenda Culturel
2014