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JEAN BOGHOSSIAN, Lebanon (1949)

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Jean Boghossian is a Belgian-Lebanese artist of Armenian descent, known for his innovative use of fire and smoke in his artworks. Born in Aleppo, Syria, to a family of jewelers, Boghossian was...

Jean Boghossian is a Belgian-Lebanese artist of Armenian descent, known for his innovative use of fire and smoke in his artworks. Born in Aleppo, Syria, to a family of jewelers, Boghossian was introduced to design at a young age, receiving private drawing lessons from the age of six. This early exposure to craftsmanship and design influenced his later artistic pursuits.

Although he is associated with the Zero movement and Fluxus, Boghossian developed a unique style after years of experimentation, using fire as his primary medium. His works involve burning materials like paper, canvas, and plastic, often incorporating vibrant colors inspired by his expertise in jewelry. This creative process blurs the lines between drawing, painting, and sculpture, earning him a reputation as an "alchemist" in the art world.

In addition to his fire-based works, Boghossian employs techniques such as folding and collage to add depth to his pieces, and his sculptures often feature materials like wood, marble, bronze, and polystyrene. The artist last solo exhibition took place at Anima Gallery in Doha, Qata, in 2024, entitled "Flames"; it depicted Boghossian's journey from a jewlerer to a full-time artist.

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CV

Selected Solo Exhibitions

2024

Jean Boghossian: Smoke Signals, Nosbaum Reding, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Jean Boghossian: Wildfire
, N-Gallery, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

2023

Jean Boghossian: Unveiling the Elemental, Galerie Mark Hachem, Paris, France
Jean Boghossian: The Sea is Green
, Opera Gallery, Monaco, Monaco

2022

Jean Boghossian: Antinomia Ardente, Galleria Il Ponte, Florence, Italy

2019

Jean Boghossian: About Nature and Colours, Galerie Tanit, Munich, Munich, Germany

2018

Jean Boghossian, Galerie Pièce Unique, Paris, France
Jean Boghossian: Rythmes et Matières,
La Patinoire Royale, Galerie Valerie Bach, Brussels, Belgium
Jean Boghossian: Unpredictable Horizons,
Ayyam Gallery Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2007

Jean Boghossian, Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art (ACCEA), Yerevan, Armenia

Selected Group Exhibitions

2022

Tales, Myths, and Legends, Galerie Tanit, Beirut, Lebanon

2021

Trees for memories, Fondation Boghossian, Brussels, Belgium

2017

La Biennale di Venezia, Venice Biennale 2017, Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy


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