Official Website CV of the famous rebellious lebanese painter, more about him his career in Lebanon, France, Italy, Japan, England, Brazil... Curriculum Vitae < Back to Home “In my paintings, I subject the drawing to the color; that doesn’t prevent my paintings from being drawn …” Main academic, professional, and institutional milestones in the career of Jean Khalifé: ِِArtistic Education Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (1947-1950) under Fernando Manetti and Cesar Gemayel . Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris (1951-1954). Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris (1951-1954). Pursued studies in Rome, Milan and Florence through a scholarship granted by the Italian Government (1959-1960). John F. KENNEDY American Center, American University of Beirut ( AUB ), Smithsonian print workshop (Feb-May 1969). Teaching & Academic Career Professor at the Orthodox Annunciation School, Beirut (1954–1958 & 1964–1965). Professor at the Higher School of Engineers, Beirut (1955–1957). Professor at the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts , Beirut (1957–1961). Professor at the Italian Cultural Institute, Lebanon (1958–1962). Professor at the Modern Institute of Lebanon, Fanar (1959–1961 & 1963–1965). Professor at the National Institute of Fine Arts, Lebanese University , Beirut (1965–1973). Head of Workshop at the National Institute of Fine Arts, Lebanese University (1973–1978). Professor at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (1976–1978). President of the Lebanese Artists Association for Painters and Sculptors (LAAPS ) (1967–1969). Affiliation of LAAPS with the UNESCO International Foundation for Fine Arts . Project submitted to the Minister of National Education for the establishment of a National Museum for Modern Art (1967-1968). Member of the Sursock Museum Arbitration Committee with André Fermigue and John Carswell (1968-1969 - VIIème Salon d'Automne ). Project submitted to the Minister of National Education for the establishment of a Ministry of Culture (1971). Jean created an artwork for the Maghrebi Youth Congress of Lebanese origin on a large-scale billboard marking one of the earliest artistic uses of billboard media in Lebanon (1972). Solo Exhibitions First solo exhibition in Lebanon at the " Galerie Camille Mounsef ", Beirut (1959). Exhibition at the gallery " Alecco Saab ", Beirut (1960). Exhibition at the gallery " Alecco Saab ", Beirut (1961). Exhibition at the " French cultural center for higher studies ", Beirut (1961). Exhibition at the gallery " La Licorne ", Beirut (1962). Exhibition the " Carlton Hotel", Beirut (1962) . First individual exhibition in Paris at the " Galerie de l’Université ", France (1963). Exhibition at the " St. George Hotel" entitled " Universe ", Beirut (1964). Exhibition in the showrooms of the newspaper " L’Orient" , Beirut (1965). Back after a five-year retirement in an individual exhibition at " Dar El-Fan ", Beirut (1970). Exhibition in the " John F. KENNEDY American Center" at the " American University of Beirut" , Beirut (1971) . Exhibition at the " ASHMOLEAN Museum" of " Oxford University" , London (1971). Exhibition at the gallery " MODULART ', Beirut (1971-1972). Exhibition at the gallery " MODULART ', Beirut (1972-1973). Exhibition at the Arab Cultural Center in Damascus, Syria (1977). Last individual exhibition at the " Palais de la Culture " in Rabyeh, Lebanon (1977). Group Exhibitions First collective exhibition at " ALBA " drew him to public attention and he received a scholarship from the Lebanese government to pursue his studies in France (1950). Group exhibition titled "The Middle East Artists " at the " Institut du Monde Arabe " in Paris (1955). Participation in the " IIième Salon d’Hiver " held at the "Galleria Marguttissima ", Rome (1959). Annual "Salon d'Automne " exhibitions organized by the " Ministry of National Education and Fine Arts", Beirut (1959-1974) . Bi-annual exhibitions at the " BIENNALE of ALEXANDRIA ", Egypt (1960-1966). Group exhibition at the " American University of Beirut " , Lebanon (1961). Annual " Salon d’Automne " exhibitions at the " Nicolas SURSOCK Museum ", Beirut, (1961-1974). Group exhibition at the " Italian Institute of Beirut", Lebanon (1962). Group exhibition entitled "Pittori Libanesi Contemporanci " at the " Galleria Nazionale di Arte Moderna " in Rome (1962). Bi-annual exhibitions at the " BIENNALE of SAO PAULO ", Brazil (1967-1973). Jean Khalifé takes also part in the " Dar El-Fan " collective exhibition, Beirut (1968) . participation at the " XVIIème Salon de Peinture et de Sculpture" by the Ministry of the National Education a t the " UNESCO Palace ", Beirut (1970). Group exhibition entitled "Expo 71 " by the "Hamazkaine Cultural Association" , Beirut (1971). Group exhibition at the " TATE Gallery" in London, England (1971). Collective exhibition at the " NIKA Museum" in Tokyo, Japan (1973). Participates in person in the 1st "Arab Biennale" held in Baghdad, Iraq (1974). Participates in the " Byblos Old Souk " collective exhibition (1975) . Group exhibition at the " Kesserwan Cultural Counsel" , Lebanon (1977) . Group exhibition at the " Gallery Damo" in Antelias, Lebanon (1977) . Group exhibition at the " Museo del Folklore Romano" in Rome, Italy (1977). Last Jean's participation was in the " Salon de Mai" at the " Municipal Palace of Zouk Mickael", Lebanon (1978). Posthumous Exhibitions Solo exhibition at the " Gab Center" , Beirut (1980). Tribute group exhibition dedicated to missing artists at the " SURSOCK Museum " ,Beirut (1982). Solo exhibition entitled “Drawings ” at the " Galerie ONE ", Beirut (1983) . Solo exhibition “Le NU Chez Jean Khalifé ”, at the gallery " Les Cimaises ", Beirut (1987). " Retrospective " Exhibition at the " Sursock Museum " showing 153 masterpieces with the edition of a catalog, Beirut (1992-1993). Exhibition “ Reflets d'Art ”, at the gallery " Maraya " with 16 paintings, Beirut (May-June 1994). Commemorative exhibition held under the high patronage of the President of the Republic: “Roots: The Event, Modernity ” at the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts , Beirut (1998). " Tribute " Exhibition and a conference at the " Lebanese American University " , presented by the "Lebanese Heritage Center " , Beirut (2005). Participation in the exhibition " The Road of Peace " at the " Beirut Art Center ", Beirut (2009). Participation in the " Beirut Art Fair" with 5 Masterpieces, Beirut (2017). Participation in the " Opening " of the " NABU Museum ", Hereh - Leb anon (2019). "100 Years Birthday " commemoration e xhibition at the " LAU ", Beirut (2023). Solo exhibition " Hidden Treasures " at " L'Atelier Maher Attar ", Beirut (2023). Group exhibition at the "Dubai Ritz Carlton ", DIFC - Dubai (2024). Solo exhibition " The Legacy " with speakers events at " Mark Hachem Gallery ", Beirut (2026). Major Public & Private Collections The Artist Studio , Zouk Mosbeh - Lebanon. At the Ministry of Culture , Beirut - Lebanon. The Sursock Museum , Beirut - Lebanon. The " John F. KENNEDY American Center" at the " AUB " , Beirut - Lebanon. The " ASHMOLEAN Museum" of " Oxford University" , London - UK. The National Museum , Damascus - Syria. The KA Exhibition - Abraham Karabajakian and Roger Akoury collection, Dbayeh - Lebanon. The Saradar Collection , Beirut - Lebanon. The Dalloul Art Foundation ( DAF ) , Beirut - Lebanon. At the " Mark Hachem Gallery ", Beirut - Lebanon. In worldwide private collections: Lebanon, France, England, USA, Japan, Brasil, Mexico, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, India, Germany, Syria... Quantitative Overview of Major Works Oil paintings: approx. 3,000 Water-based paintings: approx. 1,000 Drawings and studies: approx. 5,000 Prints (engravings): approx. 115 Sculptures: approx. 50 Awards and Honors Award of the Lebanese "Ministry of National Education" (1956). Award of the Lebanese "Ministry of National Education" (1957). Award of the First Lady of Lebanon, " Zelpha Chamoun " (1958). Member of the Jury at " Nicolas Sursock Museum " ,Beirut (1968). Work acquired into the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford – England (1971). Work acquired into the collection of the National Museum of Damascus – Syria (1977). " Lebanese Order of Merit " awarded posthumously during " JEAN KHALIFE MUSEUM " inauguration Ceremony, Hadtoun - Lebanon (1979). Kamat Land of Batroun Award Trophy for distinguished figures, Rachana _ North Lebanon (2026) Curriculum Vitae “Dans mes toiles, je subordonne le dessin à la couleur; cela n’empêche pas que mes peintures soient dessinées” Principaux jalons académiques, professionnels et institutionnels de la carrière de Jean Khalifé: Formation Artistique Academie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (1947-1950) sous Fernando Manetti et Cesar Gemayel . Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts à Paris (1951-1954). Académie de la Grande Chaumière à Paris (1951-1954). Etudes à Rome, Milan et Florence suite à une bourse du Gouvernement Italian (1959-1960). Centre Américain John F. Kennedy, Université Américaine de Beyrouth (AUB ), atelier d’estampe Smithsonian (février–mai 1969). Enseignement et carrière Professeur à L’École orthodoxe de l’Annonciation de Beyrouth (1954-1958 & 1964-1965). Professeur à l'Ecole Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Beyrouth (1955-1957). Professeur à l' Academie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts - Beyrouth (1957-1961). Professeur à l'Institut Culturel Italien - Liban (1958-1962). Professeur à l'Institut Moderne Du Liban - Fanar (1959-1961 & 1963-1965). Professeur à l'Institut National des Beaux-Arts, UL - Beyrouth (1965-1973). Chef d’atelier de l’ Institut National des Beaux-Arts de l'Université Libanaise (1973-1978). Professeur à l'Université du Saint Esprit - Kaslik (1976-1978). Président de l' Association des Artistes Libanais pour les Peintres et Sculpteurs ( LAAPS) (1967-1969). Affiliation de l'Association LAAPS à la Fondation internationale des beaux-arts de l'UNESCO . Projet présenté au ministre de l'Education Nationale en vue de la création d’un Musée national d’art moderne (1967-1968). Membre du comité d'arbitrage du Salon d'automne au Musée SURSOC K avec André Fermigue et John Carswell (1968-1969) . Projet présenté au ministre de l'Education Nationale pour la fondation d'un Ministère de la Culture (1971). Jean réalisera une œuvre pour le Congrès de la jeunesse maghrébine d’origine libanaise sur un panneau publicitaire de grande dimension, l’une des premières utilisations artistiques de ce médium au Liban. Expositions individuelles Première exposition personnelle au Liban à la "Galerie Camille Mounsef ", Beyrouth (1959). Exposition à la "Galerie Alecco Saab ", Beyrouth (1960). Exposition à la "Galerie Alecco Saab ", Beyrouth (1961). Exposition au "Centre culturel français pour les études supérieures ", Beyrouth (1961). Exposition à la "Galerie La Licorne ", Beyrouth (1962). Exposition au "Hôtel Carlton ", Beyrouth (1962). Première exposition individuelle à Paris à la "Galerie de l’Université ", France (1963). Exposition au "Hôtel St. George ", intitulée "Univers ", Beyrouth (1964). Exposition dans les salons du journal "L’Orient ", Beyrouth (1965). Retour après cinq années de retrait avec une exposition individuelle à "Dar El-Fan ", Beyrouth (1970). Exposition au "Centre américain John F. Kennedy " à l’"Université américaine de Beyrouth ", Beyrouth (1971). Exposition au "Musée Ashmolean " de l’"Université d’Oxford ", Londres (1971). Exposition à la "Galerie Modulart ", Beyrouth (1971–1972). Exposition à la "Galerie Modulart ", Beyrouth (1972–1973). Exposition au "Centre culturel arabe ", Damas, Syrie (1977). Dernière exposition individuelle au "Palais de la Culture ", Rabieh, Liban (1977). Expositions collectives Sa première exposition collective à l’" ALBA " attira l’attention du public et lui valut une bourse du gouvernement libanais pour poursuivre ses études en France (1950). Exposition collective intitulée "Artistes du Moyen-Orient" à l’" Institut du Monde Arabe " , Paris (1955). Participation au "IIe Salon d’Hiver" à la "Galleria Marguttissima" , Rome (1959). Participations annuelles au "Salon d’Automne" organisé par le "Ministère de l’Éducation nationale et des Beaux-Arts" , Beyrouth (1959–1974). Participations biennales à la "Biennale d’Alexandrie " , Égypte (1960–1966). Exposition collective à l’" Université américaine de Beyrouth " , Liban (1961). Participations annuelles au "Salon d’Automne" au "Musée Nicolas Sursock " , Beyrouth (1961–1974). Exposition collective à l’"Institut Italien" de Beyrouth, Liban (1962). Exposition collective intitulée "Pittori Libanesi Contemporanei " à la "Galerie Nationale d’Art Moderne " , Rome (1962). Participations biennales à la "Biennale de São Paulo " , Brésil (1967–1973). Jean Khalifé participa également à l’exposition collective "Dar El-Fan " , Beyrouth (1968). Participation au "XVIIe Salon de Peinture et de Sculpture" organisé par le "Ministère de l’Éducation nationale" au "Palais de l’UNESCO " , Beyrouth (1970). Exposition collective intitulée "Expo 71" organisée par l’"Association Culturelle Hamazkaine" , Beyrouth (1971). Exposition collective à la "Galerie TATE" , Londres, Angleterre (1971). Exposition collective au "Musée NIKA" , Tokyo, Japon (1973). Participation en personne à la "1ère Biennale Arabe" , organisée à Bagdad, Irak (1974). Participation à l’exposition collective du "Vieux Souk de Byblos ", Liban (1975). Exposition collective au "Conseil Culturel du Keserwan" , Liban (1977). Exposition collective à la "Galerie Damo" , Antélias, Liban (1977). Exposition collective au "Museo del Folklore Romano" , Rome, Italie (1977). La dernière participation de Jean Khalifé eut lieu au "Salon de Mai" , au "Palais Municipal de Zouk Mikael" , Liban (1978). Expositions à titre posthume Exposition personnelle au "Gab Center ", Beyrouth (1980). "Hommage " du " Musée SURSOCK " aux artistes disparus, Beyrouth (1982). Exposition personnelle intitulée "Drawings " à la "Galerie ONE ", Beyrouth (1983). Exposition personnelle "Le NU Chez Jean Khalifé ", à la galerie "Les Cimaises ", Beyrouth (1987). "Retrospective " au "Musée Sursock ", avec 153 chefs-d’œuvre et l’édition d’un catalogue, Beyrouth (1992-1993). Exposition "Reflets d’Art " à la galerie "Maraya " avec 16 oeuvres, Beyrouth (mai–juin 1994). Exposition commémorative sous le haut patronage du Président de la Republique: "Racines: L'Evènement, La Modernité " à l' Academie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts , Beyrouth (1998). "Hommage " et conférence à la " Lebanese American University ", présentées par le "Lebanese Heritage Center ", Beyrouth (2005). Participation à l’exposition "The Road of Peace " au "Beirut Art Center ", Beyrouth (2009). Participation à la "Beirut Art Fair " avec 5 chefs-d’œuvre, Beyrouth (2017). Participation à l’"Opening " du "Musée NABU ", Hereh – Liban (2019). Exposition commémorative "100 Years Birthday " à la "LAU ", Beyrouth (2023). Exposition personnelle "Hidden Treasures " à "L'Atelier Maher Attar ", Beyrouth (2023). Exposition collective au "Dubai Ritz Carlton ", DIFC – Dubaï (2024). Exposition personnelle "The Legacy " accompagnée de conférences à la "Mark Hachem Gallery ", Beyrouth (2026). Principales collections publiques et privées Au Studio de l'Artiste , Zouk Mosbeh - Liban. Au Ministère de la Culture , Beyrouth - Liban. Au Musée Sursock , Beyrouth - Liban. Au " John F. KENNEDY American Center" à l' AUB , Beyrouth - Liban. A l" ASHMOLEAN Museum" à " Oxford University" , Londre - Angleterre. Au Musée National , Damas - Syrie. A la KA Exhibition - collection de Abraham Karabajakian et Roger Akoury, Dbayeh - Liban. A la Collection S aradar , Beyrouth - Liban. The Fondation Dalloul pour l'Art ( DAF ) , Beyrouth - Liban. A la " Galerie Mark Hachem , Beyrouth - Liban. Dans des collections privées à travers le monde : Liban, France, Angleterre, États-Unis, Japon, Brésil, Mexique, Portugal, Suisse, Italie, Pologne, Inde, Allemagne, Syrie… Aperçu quantitatif des œuvres majeures Peintures à l’huile : env. 3000 Peintures à l’eau : env. 1000 Dessins et études : env. 5000 Gravures : env. 115 Sculptures : env. 50 Prix et Distinctions Prix du "Ministère de l'Education Nationale" , Liban (1956). Prix du " Ministère de l'Education Nationale " ,Liban (1957). Prix de la Première Dame du Liban, "Zelpha Chamoun " (1958). Membre du Jury au "Musée Nicolas Sursock " ,Beyrouth (1968). Oeuvre retenue par le " Musée Ashmolean " de l’" Université d’Oxford " - Engleterre (1971). Oeuvre retenue par le Musee National de Damas - Syrie (1977). " Ordre du Mérite Libanais " à titre posthume lors de la cérémonie d’inauguration du "Musée Jean Khalifé " , Hadtoun - Liban (1979). Trophée du Prix "Kamat – Terre de Batroun" pour les personnalités éminentes, Rachana – Liban-Nord (2026) السيرة المهنية "في لوحاتي، أُخضع الرسم للون؛ وهذا لا يمنع أن تكون رسوماتي مصوّرة بالرسم " أبرز المحطات الأكاديمية والمهنية والمؤسساتية في مسيرة جان خليفة: الدراسة والتكوين الفني الأكاديمية اللبنانية للفنون الجميلة (١٩٤٧–١٩٥٠) على يد فرناندو مانيتي و سيزر الجميل . المدرسة الوطنية العليا للفنون الجميلة في باريس (١٩٥١–١٩٥٤). أكاديمية لا غراند شوميير في باريس (١٩٥١–١٩٥٤). دراسات في روما، ميلانو و فلورنسا إثر منحة دراسية من الحكومة الإيطالية (١٩٥٩–١٩٦٠). تدريب على فن ال طباعة السميثسونيان ,مركز جون ف. كينيدي الأميركي، الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت (شباط–أيار ١٩٦٩). التدريس والمسار الأكاديمي أستاذ في مدرسة البشارة الأرثوذكسية – بيروت ( ١٩٥٤ – ١٩٥٨ و ١٩٦٤ – ١٩٦٥ ). أستاذ في المدرسة العليا للمهندسين – بيروت (١٩٥٥–١٩٥٧). أستاذ في الأكاديمية اللبنانية للفنون الجميلة – بيروت (١٩٥٧–١٩٦١). أستاذ في المعهد الثقافي الإيطالي – لبنان (١٩٥٨–١٩٦٢). أستاذ في المعهد العصري في لبنان – فنار (١٩٥٩–١٩٦١ و ١٩٦٣-١٩٦٥). أستاذ في المعهد الوطني للفنون الجميلة، الجامعة اللبنانية – بيروت (١٩٦٥–١٩٧٣). رئيس ورشة في المعهد الوطني للفنون الجميلة، الجامعة اللبنانية (١٩٧٣–١٩٧٨). أستاذ في جامعة الروح القدس – الكسليك (١٩٧٦–١٩٧٨). رئيسا لجمعية الفنانين اللبنانيين للرسامين والنحاتين (١٩٦٧–١٩٦٩). التحاق جمعية الفنانين لمؤسسة اليونسكو الدولية للفنون الجميلة . مشروع مقدم لوزير التربية الوطنية بهدف إنشاء متحف وطني للفن الحديث (١٩٦٧-١٩٦٨). عضو في اللجنة التحكيمية لمعرض الخريف في متحف سرسق مع أندره فرميجيه و جون كارسويل (١٩٦٨-١٩٦٩) . مشروع مقدم لوزير التربية الوطنية لإنشاء وزارة للثقافة (١٩٧١). تنفيذ عمل فني لمؤتمر الشباب المغاربي من أصول لبنانية على لوحة إعلانية كبيرة، ويُعدّ هذا المشروع من أوائل استخدامات اللوحات الإعلانية كوسيط فني في لبنان (١٩٧٢). المعارض الفردية أول معرض فردي في لبنان في "غاليري كميل منصف "، بيروت (١٩٥٩). معرض في "غاليري أليكو صعب "، بيروت (١٩٦٠). معرض في "غاليري أليكو صعب "، بيروت (١٩٦١). معرض في "المركز الثقافي الفرنسي للدراسات العليا "، بيروت (١٩٦١). معرض في "غاليري لا ليكورْن "، بيروت (١٩٦٢). معرض في "فندق كارلتون "، بيروت (١٩٦٢). أول معرض فردي في باريس في "غاليري الجامعة "، فرنسا (١٩٦٣). معرض في "فندق سان جورج " بعنوان "الكون "، بيروت (١٩٦٤). معرض في قاعات جريدة "الشرق (لوريان) "، بيروت (١٩٦٥). العودة بعد اعتزال دام خمس سنوات من خلال معرض فردي في "دار الفن "، بيروت (١٩٧٠). معرض في "مركز جون ف. كينيدي الأميركي " في "الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت "، بيروت (١٩٧١). معرض في "متحف أشموليان " التابع لـ "جامعة أوكسفورد "، لندن (١٩٧١). معرض في "غاليري مودولارت "، بيروت (١٩٧١–١٩٧٢). معرض في "غاليري مودولارت "، بيروت (١٩٧٢–١٩٧٣). معرض في "المركز الثقافي العربي "، دمشق، سوريا (١٩٧٧). آخر معرض فردي في "قصر الثقافة " في الرابيه، لبنان (١٩٧٧). المعارض الجماعية شكّل أول معرض جماعي له في " الأكاديمية اللبنانية للفنون الجميلة " محطة بارزة جذبته إلى اهتمام الجمهور، ونال على إثره منحة من الحكومة اللبنانية لمتابعة دراسته في فرنسا (١٩٥٠). مشاركة في معرض جماعي بعنوان "فنانو الشرق الأوسط " في "معهد العالم العربي "، باريس (١٩٥٥). مشاركة في "الصالون الشتوي الثاني " في " Galleria Marguttissima "، روما (١٩٥٩). مشاركات سنوية في "صالون الخريف " الذي نظمته "وزارة التربية الوطنية والفنون الجميلة "، بيروت (١٩٥٩–١٩٧٤). مشاركات دورية في "بينالي الإسكندرية "، مصر (١٩٦٠–١٩٦٦). معرض جماعي في "الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت "، لبنان (١٩٦١). مشاركات سنوية في "صالون الخريف " في " متحف سرسق "، بيروت (١٩٦١–١٩٧٤). معرض جماعي في "المعهد الإيطالي في بيروت "، لبنان (١٩٦٢). معرض جماعي بعنوان " Pittori Libanesi Contemporanci " في " Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna "، روما (١٩٦٢). مشاركات دورية في "بينالي ساو باولو "، البرازيل (١٩٦٧–١٩٧٣). شارك أيضًا في المعرض الجماعي " دار الفن "، بيروت (١٩٦٨). مشاركة في "الصالون السابع عشر للرسم والنحت " الذي نظمته "وزارة التربية الوطنية " في "قصر الأونيسكو "، بيروت (١٩٧٠). معرض جماعي بعنوان " Expo 71 " نظمته "جمعية همازكايين الثقافية "، بيروت (١٩٧١). معرض جماعي في " TATE Gallery "، لندن، إنكلترا (١٩٧١). معرض جماعي في "متحف نيكا "، طوكيو، اليابان (١٩٧٣). مشاركة شخصية في "أول بينالي عربي " الذي أُقيم في بغداد، العراق (١٩٧٤). مشاركة في المعرض الجماعي لـ "سوق جبيل القديم " (١٩٧٥). معرض جماعي في "المجلس الثقافي الكسرواني "، لبنان (١٩٧٧). معرض جماعي في " Gallery Damo "، أنطلياس، لبنان (١٩٧٧). معرض جماعي في " Museo del Folklore Romano "، روما، إيطاليا (١٩٧٧). كانت آخر مشاركة لـه في " Salon de Mai " في "القصر البلدي لزوق مكايل "، لبنان (١٩٧٨). المعارض المقامة بعد الوفاة معرض فردي في " Gab Center "، بيروت (١٩٨٠). معرض جماعي تكريمي مخصّص للفنانين المفقودين في " متحف سرسق "، بيروت (١٩٨٢). معرض فردي بعنوان "رسومات " في "غاليري وان "، بيروت (١٩٨٣). معرض فردي “العُري عند جان خليفة " في غاليري "ليه سيميز "، بيروت (١٩٨٧). معرض "استعادي " في " متحف سرسق "، عُرضت فيه ١٥٣ تحفة فنية مع إصدار كتالوغ، بيروت (١٩٩٢–١٩٩٣). معرض "Reflets d'Art " في غاليري "مرايا "، بيروت (مايو–يونيو ١٩٩٤). معرض تذكاري أُقيم برعاية فخامة رئيس الجمهورية: «الجذور: الحدث، الحداثة» في الأكاديمية اللبنانية للفنون الجميلة ، بيروت (١٩٩٨). معرض "تكريمي " ومؤتمر في "الجامعة اللبنانية الأميركية "، قدّمه "مركز التراث اللبناني "، بيروت (٢٠٠٥). مشاركة في معرض " The Road of Peace " في " Beirut Art Center "، بيروت (٢٠٠٩). مشاركة في " Beirut Art Fair " بخمس تحف فنية، بيروت (٢٠١٧). مشاركة في "حفل الافتتاح " لـ"متحف نابو "، هرّه – لبنان (٢٠١٩). معرض تذكاري "الذكرى المئوية للميلاد " في "الجامعة اللبنانية الأميركية (LAU) "، بيروت (٢٠٢٣). معرض فردي "الكنوز المخفية " في "مرسم ماهر عطّار " ، بيروت (٢٠٢٣). معرض جماعي في "فندق ريتز كارلتون دبي "، مركز دبي المالي العالمي - دبي (٢٠٢٤). معرض فردي "هيبة الميراث " مع فعاليات حوارية في "غاليري مارك هاشم "، بيروت (٢٠٢٦). أهم المجموعات العامة والخاصة في مرسم الفنان، زوق مصبح – لبنان. في وزارة الثقافة ، بيروت – لبنان. في متحف سرسق ، بيروت – لبنان. في مركز جون ف. كينيدي الأميركي في الجامعة الأميركية في بيروت (AUB) ، بيروت – لبنان. في متحف الأشموليان في جامعة أكسفورد ، لندن – إنجلترا. في المتحف الوطني، دمشق – سوريا. في معرض KA – مجموعة أبراهام كاراباجاكيان وروجيه أكوري، ضبيه – لبنان. في مجموعة سرادار ، بيروت – لبنان. في مؤسسة دلّول للفن (DAF) ، بيروت – لبنان. في " غاليري مارك هاشم "، بيروت – لبنان. ضمن مجموعات خاصة حول العالم: لبنان، فرنسا، إنجلترا، الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، اليابان، البرازيل، المكسيك، البرتغال، سويسرا، إيطاليا، بولندا، الهند، ألمانيا، سوريا… لمحة كمية عن الأعمال الفنية البارزة لوحات زيتية: حوالي ٣٬٠٠٠ لوحات مائية: حوالي ١٬٠٠٠ رسومات ودراسات: حوالي ٥٬٠٠٠ أعمال حفر (غرافيك): حوالي ١١٥ منحوتات: حوالي ٥٠ الجوائز و الأوسمة جائزة وزارة التربية "الوطنية اللبنانية" (١٩٥٦). جائزة "وزارة التربية الوطنية اللبنانية" (١٩٥٧). جائزة السيدة الأولى في لبنان (١٩٥٨). عضو في لجنة التحكيم في " متحف سرسق " - بيروت (١٩٦٨). عمل مُقتنى ضمن مجموعة " متحف أشموليان " التابع لـ " جامعة أوكسفورد "، لندن (١٩٧١). عمل مُقتنى ضمن مجموعة المتحف الوطني في دمشق – سوريا (١٩٧٧). " وسام الاستحقاق اللبناني " ، مُنِحَ بعد الوفاة خلال حفل افتتاح متحف جان خليفة (١٩٧٩). درع جائزة "قامات من بلاد البترون" للشخصيات المميّزة، راشانا – لبنان الشمالي (٢٠٢٦). CV English CV French CV Arabic

Live reportage of the famous rebellious avant guardiste lebanese painter with his son Jim Khalifé, tribute to the artist and his fabulous career in Lebanon, France, Italy, Japan, England, Brazil... < Back to Movies The Legacy | OTV Break Out 2026 Live interview on Jean Khalifé and his upcoming retrospective exhibition “The Legacy”, held at Mark Hachem Gallery –Beirut with the support of Dr. Tony Karam , presented by Blanche Haddad on OTV as part of the "New Day" program on January 2, 2026, a week before the exhibition opening. The reportage includes an exclusive interview with Jean Khalifé’s son, Architect Jim Khalifé . Le Patrimoine | OTV Break Out 2026 Interview en direct sur Jean Khalifé et sa prochaine exposition rétrospective « The Legacy » à la Galerie Mark Hachem –Beyrouth avec le soutien du Dr. Tony Karam , presenté par Blanche Haddad sur OTV dans le cadre de l’émission "Break Out" le 2 janvier 2026, une semaine avant l’ouverture de l’exposition. Le reportage comprend une interview exclusive avec le fils de Jean Khalifé, l’Architecte Jim Khalifé . This button will direct you to Jean Khalifé's Official YOUTUBE Channels in a new window:

Explore Jean Khalifé Official Website; Rebellious Lebanese Abstract painter, chaired the Lebanese Artists Association for Painters and Sculptors, affiliated the LAAPS to UNESCO, global Exhibitor with 75+ shows... COMPOSITION 1971_Oil on Canvas_97x97cm (coll.) Composition 1972_Oil on Canvas_100x100 cm (coll.) VIOLET 1977_Oil on Masonite_50X50CM COMPOSITION 1971_Oil on Canvas_97x97cm (coll.) 1/17 JEAN KHALIFE a rebellious Painter; For Him, a painting is a marriage of shapes and colors, where space unfolds freely. While he mastered classical academic techniques, he quickly recognized the limitations of traditional theories and began to explore beyond the figurative. His artistic journey became a quest to infuse color and form with emotional resonance urging th e viewer to experience, not just observe, his work. Jean Khalifé pioneers of abstract ; Jean Khalifé was a pioneering Lebanese painter and one of the earliest figures of abstract art in the Middle East. A rebellious force in modern art, his work redefined the relationship between gesture, color, and inner expression. Jean Khalifé chaired the Lebanese Artists Association for Painters and Sculptors [67-69]; Under his leadership, the LAAPS became officially affiliated to the UNESCO International Foundation for Fine Arts . Seventy-Five Worldwide Exhibitions ; With more than 75 exhibitions worldwide, Jean Khalifé developed a singular visual language that bridges figurative origins and expressive abstraction, driven by a constant search for freedom, emotion, and formal innovation. Pivotal pedagogical role; teaching art in several prestigious universities and schools. He actively defended the rights of art educators in Lebanon, particularly during his presidency of LAAPS and his tenure as Head of the Art Department at the Lebanese University [73-78]. He also contributed significantly to the development and enhancement of major art museums, foundations, and cultural institutions. Today, Jean Khalifé stands as a pioneering figure in the emergence of abstract art in Lebanon and the broader Middle East. Jean Khalifé, a rebellious Painter... Dear visitor & Art Lover, Dear visitor & Art Lover welcome to Jean Khalife Art World [1923-1978], discover the artist life and accomplishments through his; Curriculum Vitae , Biography , Articles , Photos , Events , Videos , Paintings and Exhibitions. Also, do not hesitate to explore the Social Links as well as the active Hyperlinks within the pages. For any Inquiry, you can communicate with us any time at your convenience through our Contact Us page or the Chatbox at the bottom of your screen (within specific pages) as well as through Jean Khalifé's official Social channels (Facebook Page , Instagram , YouTube , Twitter ...). Masterpieces are Featured for sale within the For Sale p age as well as the selective NFT page , however please Sign Up and become a Jean Khalifé Website Member in order to access the page and safely Inquire and Follow-up about the Artwork(s) you like. We hope you enjoy exploring Jean Khalifé’s official website and invite you to share it with fellow art lovers. If his work resonates with you, we’d love to hear your thoughts, feel free to connect with us, follow, share, or subscribe through the social media links above.

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Jean Khalife Lebanese Abstract painter, discover the Artist's Unique NFT Tokens under a strict agreement NFT Dear Visitor, please SIGN-UP and become a MEMBER in order to access the Artist's Unique Tokens , meanwhile you can always browse through the website and learn more about Jean Khalifé . The purpose of Jean Khalifé NFT is to; Honor and immortalize his legacy, Open access to global art lovers, Reach younger audiences, Offer collectors to own a certified digital continuous tribute... The proposed NFTs are few iconic 1/1 unique digital tokens, each directly associated with an original artwork by Jean Khalifé. Carefully curated, they are exclusively Listed on the OpenSea platform . Most importantly, every NFT acquisition is governed by the below License Agreement Go To Unique Tokens > NFT 1/1 Edition License Agreement Jean Khalifé NFT License Agreement (Standard Edition) | Applied by default to each of the artist’s NFTs Artist: Jean Khalifé (Official Name: Hanna Ibrahim Khalifé) Estate Representative: Jim Khalifé, direct heir of the artist Jean Khalifé (Jim Hanna Khalifé) Official Website: www.jeankhalife.com 1. Ownership and Rights: This NFT certifies the buyer's ownership of a unique (1/1 NFT) digital token associated with an original artwork by Jean Khalifé. Please Note: a- The buyer (or Next buyers) do not receive the copyright or intellectual property rights. b- The buyer (or Next buyers) may display, trade, or resell the NFT for personal, non-commercial use only. c- The buyer (or Next buyers) may not print, frame, or physically reproduce the artwork in any form. d- The buyer (or Next buyers) may not exhibit the artwork in physical galleries, museums, public spaces, or virtual exhibitions without prior written permission from Jean Khalifé’s estate. e- Ownership of the physical painting is not included, unless explicitly stated. 2. Restrictions: The buyer (or Next buyers) may not: f- Copy, reproduce, or modify the artwork g- Create derivative works based on the artwork. h- The artwork is protected in its entirety. Any reproduction or use of partial elements, fragments, or cropped sections of the work is strictly prohibited and constitutes a violation of the artist’s copyright. i- Use the artwork for commercial purposes (e.g., merchandise, advertising, social content). j- Mint the artwork again as another NFT or on other blockchains. 3. Copyright Protection: All copyrights, moral rights, and intellectual property rights belong to Jean Khalifé and his estate. Any unauthorized reproduction or commercial use is prohibited and may result in legal action. 4. Royalties: The artist's estate is entitled to a royalty from secondary market sales, as configured on supported marketplaces. 5. Transfer Of Terms: This license agreement applies to the original buyer as well as all subsequent buyers or holders (Next buyers) of this NFT. By purchasing, transferring, or holding this NFT, the buyer agrees to be bound by the terms of this license. 6. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution: This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Lebanon. Any disputes arising from the ownership, use, or transfer of this NFT shall be resolved exclusively through the competent courts of; Beirut or Mount Lebanon. The buyer agrees to waive any objections to jurisdiction or venue in such courts. 7. Reference & Contact: For more information about Jean Khalifé and his work: Website: www.jeankhalife.com Instagram: @jeankhalife_art Facebook Page: Jean Khalifé Art (ID: 477193132148243) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVM-AdBn6vbuHqm4Ib6anLg To request special permissions or for licensing inquiries, please contact us through the Official Website Contact page www.jeankhalife/contactus © Jean Khalifé Estate (or) Jean Khalifé Studio (or) Jean Khalifé Foundation | All rights reserved | 2025

Full YouTube Video of the famous rebellious avant guardiste lebanese painter Exhibition titled "The Legacy", tribute to the artist and his fabulous career in Lebanon, France, Italy, Japan, England, Brazil... < Back to Movies The Legacy | Full Video 2026 Full YouTube Video, posted by the Art platform "OneFineArt ", showing Jean Khalifé's retrospective exhibition “The Legacy”, held at Mark Hachem Gallery –Beirut with the support of Dr. Tony Karam , held from January 8 till 25, 2026. The video includes views on the exclusive testimonies of the speakers during two days. Le Patrimoine | Vidéo Complète 2026 Vidéo complète sur YouTube, publiée par la plateforme artistique " OneFineArt " , présentant l’exposition rétrospective de Jean Khalifé "The Legacy", tenue à la Galerie Mark Hachem –Beyrouth, avec le soutien du Dr. Tony Karam du 8 au 25 janvier 2026. La vidéo comprend des images ainsi que les témoignages exclusifs des intervenants durant deux journées. This button will direct you to Jean Khalifé's Official YOUTUBE Channels in a new window:

44th memorial clip of the famous rebellious avant guardiste lebanese painter masterpieces, tribute to the artist and his fabulous career in Lebanon, France, Italy, Japan, England, Brazil... < Back to Movies Jean Khalife's 44th Memorial on 12 Dec. 2022 An additional tribute was shared across social media, marking 44 years since the painter's passing on December 12, 1978, at the age of 55. This time, however, the memorial carries deeper meaning—two angels reunited, following the passing of Odette on May 30, 2022. 44éme Homage à Jean Khalifé le 12 Dec. 2022 Un hommage supplémentaire a été partagé sur les réseaux sociaux, marquant les 44 ans de la disparition du peintre, survenue le 12 décembre 1978 à l’âge de 55 ans. Cette fois-ci, cependant, la commémoration prend une dimension plus profonde : deux anges se retrouvent, après le départ d’Odette le 30 mai 2022. This button will direct you to Jean Khalifé's Official YOUTUBE Channels in a new window:

MTV News Reportage by Michel Meaiky of the famous rebellious avant guardiste lebanese painter, tribute to the artist and his fabulous career in Lebanon, France, Italy, Japan, England, Brazil... < Back to Movies The Legacy | MTV News 2026 Posthumous reportage on Jean Khalifé and his exhibition “The Legacy”, held at Mark Hachem Gallery –Beirut, with the support of Dr. Tony Karam . Prepared and presented by Michel Maaiki on MTV as part of the MTV News program, aired on January 29, 2026. The reportage includes an exclusive interview with Jean Khalifé’s son, Architect Jim Khalifé . Le Patrimoine | MTV Il Est Temps 2026 Reportage posthume sur Jean Khalifé et son exposition « The Legacy », tenue à la Galerie Mark Hachem –Beyrouth, avec le soutien du Dr. Tony Karam . Préparé et présenté par Michel Maaiki sur MTV dans le cadre du Journal Télévisé , diffusé le 29 janvier 2026. Le reportage comprend une interview exclusive avec le fils de Jean Khalifé, l’Architecte Jim Khalifé . This button will direct you to Jean Khalifé's Official YOUTUBE Channels in a new window:

TV reportage of the famous rebellious avant guardiste lebanese painter on MTV "It's About Time" program, tribute to the artist and his fabulous career in Lebanon France, Italy, Japan, England, Brazil... < Back to Movies The Legacy | MTV It's About Time 2026 Posthumous reportage on Jean Khalifé and his retrospective exhibition “The Legacy”, held at Mark Hachem Gallery –Beirut with the support of Dr. Tony Karam , presented by Marcel Ghanem and Lea Mehanna on MTV as part of the "It’s About Time " program on January 8, 2026, the day of the exhibition opening. The reportage includes an exclusive interview with Jean Khalifé’s son, Architect Jim Khalifé . Le Patrimoine | MTV Il Est Temps 2026 Reportage posthume sur Jean Khalifé et son exposition rétrospective « The Legacy », tenue à la Galerie Mark Hachem –Beyrouth avec le soutien du Dr. Tony Karam , presenté par Marcel Ghanem et Lea Mehanna sur MTV dans le cadre de l’émission "It’s About Time " (Il Est Temps) le 8 janvier 2026, jour de l’ouverture de l’exposition. Le reportage comprend une interview exclusive avec le fils de Jean Khalifé, l’Architecte Jim Khalifé . This button will direct you to Jean Khalifé's Official YOUTUBE Channels in a new window:

Video Clip of the famous rebellious avant guardiste lebanese painter Exhibition Opening, tribute to the artist and his fabulous career in Lebanon, France, Italy, Japan, England, Brazil... < Back to Movies The Legacy | MTV It's About Time 2026 Video Clip of Jean Khalifé's retrospective exhibition “The Legacy”, held at Mark Hachem Gallery –Beirut with the support of Dr. Tony Karam , on January 8, 2026, the day of the exhibition opening. The clip includes views on the exclusive talk of the speakers that day. Le Patrimoine | MTV Il Est Temps 2026 Vidéo sur l'exposition rétrospective de Jean Khalifé titrée « The Legacy », tenue à la Galerie Mark Hachem –Beyrouth avec le soutien du Dr. Tony Karam , le 8 janvier 2026, jour de l’ouverture de l’exposition. Le reportage comprend une vue sur les discours exclusifs des speakers ce jour ci. This button will direct you to Jean Khalifé's Official YOUTUBE Channels in a new window: