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Fann w Fenjein: Beirut Black Cat

In this new experimental format of Fann w Fenjein, we get candid with Beirut Black Cat also known as Karim Massoud, about art, beginnings, and becoming.

 

Rooted in his home gallery, Beirut Black Cat is less a conventional space and more a lived practice—one shaped by curiosity, relationships, and an evolving understanding of what it means to work with art.

 

In a light-hearted conversation, Karim reflects on how he started as an art dealer, the choices that shaped his journey, and the questions guiding his next steps.

 

Moving between personal anecdotes and broader reflections on the art world, the interview offers an intimate look into a practice that values sincerity over spectacle, and growth over certainty.

Filmed and Edited by @pauligozzz @talktopapa.co

Stephani Moukhaiber

Stephani Moukhaiber is the Founder and Publisher of Al Rawiya, an independent media and cultural platform rooted in the Levant. Alongside her work at Al Rawiya, she is a communications and operations consultant, supporting organizations and creative ventures across strategy, growth, and organizational development. Before moving back to Lebanon to scale Al Rawiya, Stephani worked at Deloitte and Shopify, bringing experience across consulting, operations, and organizational strategy.

 

 

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