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Synopsis

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Marie Khouri (born 1960) is a sculptor based in Vancouver, British Columbia.[1] Her work explores themes of cultural identity through language and communication.[2] She creates her sculptures through a process that combines traditional sculpting techniques with contemporary materials and construction standards.[3]

Early Life

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Born in Egypt and raised in Lebanon, Marie left Lebanon with her mother and younger brother following her father's assassination during the Lebanese Civil War.[4] Marie was relocated to Spain and Canada, finally settling in Paris.[5] Marie spent her early career as a language interpreter, before completing her sculpture courses at L'École du Louvre in Paris.[6]

Over the past 15 years, Khouri has exhibited in Europe, North America and beyond, she has over 25 public artworks in Canada and abroad.[7][8] In 2022, Khouri unveiled her work, a large series of hand-carved curvilinear forms named I Love, which was on display at the Vancouver Art Gallery for over a year, paying homage to the calligraphic nature of Arabic in her work.[2][9]

Awards & Talks

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Marie has been recognized with numerous awards and talks throughout her career, including the Award of Distinction for Lifetime Achievement by BC Achievement Foundation in 2023.[10][11] In 2021, Marie was awarded the Ordre National du Mérite by the President of the French Republic for her commitment to her community, her impact on the world of the arts, and her international career.[12][13] Her public artwork, Eyes On The Street, which she created in collaboration with Charlotte Wall, was named the Public Art winner by the 2018 UDI Awards for Excellence.[14][15][16]

Selected Works and Exhibitions

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2024

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  • Public Art: Unfold, Amazon HQ. Vancouver, BC, Canada

2023

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  • Exhibition I LOVE, Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • PAD London - Chahan Gallery, London, UK
  • NOMAD Capri - Chahan Gallery, Capri, Italy
  • PAD Paris - Chahan Gallery, Paris, France

2021

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2019

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  • The Grand Tour at Abbazia di San Gregorio, Colnaghi Gallery x Chahan Minassian, Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy

2018

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  • Public Art: Eyes On The Street, Concert Properties, Olympic Village, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Public Art: Water Fountains, Rosewood Hotel Group, Le Crillon Hotel, Paris, France
  • Public Art: Histoire d’O (4), Le Soleil Hotel, New York (38 W 36th Street)
  • Solo Exhibition: Bronze, Equinox Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Canada

2017

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2016

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2014

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  • Solo Exhibition: Let’s Sit and Talk, Equinox Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Public Art: Histoire d’O (3), Miami Hand Center, Key Biscayne, Florida

2013

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2011

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2009

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References

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  1. ^ Irving, Stephen (2023-02-13). "We Are What We Experience: In Conversation with Sculptor Marie Khouri". MONOVA. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  2. ^ a b Ghoneim1, Arabasy2, Rehab1, Mazin2 (March 31, 2024). "The Role of Artworks of Architectural Design in Emphasizing the Arab Identity". Al-Balqa Journal. 27 (1): 7 – via AJRS.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Public Art Registry - Marie Khouri - City of Richmond BC". www.richmond.ca. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  4. ^ "A healing journey in sculpture by Marie Khouri". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. January 27, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  5. ^ "Public Art Registry - Marie Khouri - City of Richmond BC". www.richmond.ca. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  6. ^ "Marie Khouri's sculptures form both seats and a message of peace". CBC News. November 29, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ Irving, Stephen (2023-02-13). "We Are What We Experience: In Conversation with Sculptor Marie Khouri". MONOVA. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  8. ^ "Marie Khouri | Vancouver Biennale". 2014-08-28. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  9. ^ "Marie Khouri – I love". www.vanartgallery.bc.ca. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  10. ^ "Marie Khouri". BC Achievement Foundation. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  11. ^ "Artist Marie Khouri receives 2023 Award of Distinction as BC Achievement Foundation announces Applied Art + Design Awards". Stir. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  12. ^ "Du Liban à Vancouver, un long parcours artistique". ici.radio-canada.ca (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  13. ^ Décret du 21 mai 2021 portant promotion et nomination dans l'ordre national du Mérite, retrieved 2024-05-21
  14. ^ "Vancouver artists to reveal urbanization-inspired sculpture Eyes on the Street on July 21". The Georgia Straight. 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  15. ^ "Eyes on the Street Earns Industry Recognition at the 2018 UDI Awards for Excellence". Concert Properties. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  16. ^ "Artist Marie Khouri receives 2023 Award of Distinction as BC Achievement Foundation announces Applied Art + Design Awards". Stir. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2024-08-01.