Haig Aivazian's Historical Parables Spanning Lebanon, Dubai, and Ottoman Legacy

Haig Aivazian, born in 1980 and living in Beirut, offers a unique perspective on Lebanon's civil war through his poetic narrative style, distinguishing himself from earlier artists like Walid Raad and Akram Zaatari. In 2011, he released a video called 'Into Thin Air Into the Ground,' which critiques the Burj Khalifa. His 2013 sculpture series, 'Parting Kisses,' features bronze pieces that blend historical and athletic elements. Aivazian's 2016 installation, 'Rome is Not in Rome,' showcased at the Marrakech Biennale, examined 2,000 years of scientific progress. His extensive project on the Ottoman Empire's cultural influence, reflecting his Armenian heritage, was part of the Golden Lion-winning Armenian Pavilion at the 2015 Venice Biennale. His solo show at The Douglas Hyde Gallery runs until 23 February 2017.