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Art Exhibition - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2000)

In 2000, Mohamad Azize presented an exhibition of his works at the Arabesque Gallery in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking another important chapter in the international development of his artistic career. Held under the patronage of Dr. Suhail Qadi of Umm Al-Qura University, the exhibition attracted members of Jeddah’s cultural and social community and received coverage in the Saudi press. The event provided Azizeh with a distinguished regional platform through which to introduce his artistic vision to a wider Arab audience and further strengthen the presence of Lebanese visual art beyond its national borders.

The exhibition featured works reflecting themes closely associated with Azize’s artistic identity, including the sea, fishing boats, and traditional architecture—subjects through which he explored heritage, place, and the character of Mediterranean life. Contemporary commentary drew particular attention to his handling of oil painting, noting the strength and solidity of his technique alongside the sensitivity and transparency expressed within his compositions. Through this combination of technical accomplishment and cultural expression, the Jeddah exhibition highlighted Azize’s ability to transform familiar scenes of heritage and everyday life into evocative visual narratives, reinforcing his position as a distinctive voice within Lebanese and Arab visual arts.