Libyan artist Abdulaziz Sabeeh is preparing to open his new art exhibition titled «Return to the Essence» on Sunday, February 15, at the «Beit Al-Azz» space in the Fransis Alley of the «Old City of Tripoli».
The exhibition presents a collection of artworks that stem from questions of identity and an exploration of visual roots and collective memory. Through his paintings, the artist revives scenes, characters, and human conditions belonging to the local environment and popular spirit, in a visual treatment that combines contemporary expression with inspiration from heritage.
This exhibition is part of an artistic movement witnessed in the Old City of Tripoli, which has begun hosting cultural and artistic events seeking to restore the value of historical spaces as living platforms for contemporary creativity and to affirm the presence of Libyan art in the current cultural scene.
In a statement, Sabeeh spoke about his journey, saying, «I am a self-taught artist and a civil engineer. I integrate in my artistic style between the geometric rules of mass analysis and the expressive spirit in reinterpreting the Libyan heritage.»
Through his works, Sabeeh seeks to create a visual language that connects collective memory with artistic modernity, focusing on the psychology of light and the simplicity of composition.
Beit Al-Azz
Beit Al-Azz is a historic mansion located in the old city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is part of the UNESCO-listed Historic Jeddah district. It was built in the late 19th century by a wealthy merchant, Omar Al-Azz, and is renowned for its traditional Hijazi architecture, including ornate wooden *rawasheen* (projecting bay windows). The house serves as a museum and cultural center, showcasing the social and commercial history of old Jeddah.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later became a significant part of the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire, which is reflected in its historic medina and Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra). Today, it serves as the country’s major political, economic, and cultural center.
Fransis Alley
Fransis Alley is a historic pedestrian street in the Old Town of Tallinn, Estonia, known for its narrow, medieval charm. It dates back to the Middle Ages and is named after a Franciscan monastery that was once located there, serving as a preserved example of the city’s Hanseatic-era architecture and urban layout.
Old City of Tripoli
The Old City of Tripoli, Lebanon, is a historic urban core dating back to the Phoenician era, with its most significant development occurring during the Mamluk period in the 14th and 15th centuries. It is renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture, including the iconic Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles and a labyrinth of souks, mosques, and traditional houses.
