House of Today

Sayar & Garibeh: ‘Broomlithic’

12/01/2024 - New York, USA

‘Broomlithic’ will feature a selection of furniture and design objects that reflect Stephanie Sayar’s and Charbel Garibeh’s, distinctive stone carving and pay tribute to the simple, functional broom. Broomlithic marks the Lebanese design duo’s first solo exhibition in New York.

The collaboration with R & Company, the New York based gallery, and a longstanding supporter of the Lebanese designer community, culminates in a solo presentation by the talented designers Sayar & Garibeh.

‘Broomlithic’ brings together two ideas of interest for Sayar & Garibeh: The Lithic stage in human development, which saw an increase in the creation and use of stone tools to establish a more settled and less nomadic lifestyle, and the broom, a humble but effective object that in many cultures also represents the experience of renewal.

The works featured in the show unite references to these seemingly disparate ideas to new, unexpected results. Blocks of white, Lebanese stone are transformed into softly formed tables, benches, chairs, and other objects, with gentle curves and textured surfaces balanced by the weight of the stone.

The works are further accented by fiber components that suggest the bristles of the broom, adding a compelling layer of whimsy and a sense of domesticity. Sayer & Garibeh’s approach highlights the power and beauty of stonework, while also communicating a light, optimistic, and humorous spirit.

This milestone reaffirms House of Today’s pivotal role as the facilitator of linkages between Lebanese designers and ceramists, and globally acclaimed galleries, museums, and foundations.

The Invisible Collection

October 12, 2023 - London

House of Today is beyond thrilled to unveil its collaboration with Invisible Collection the renowned online platform for discovering the world's premier interior designers and their meticulously crafted works by skilled artisans.

This Autumn, leading online marketplace, Invisible Collection, is proud to welcome House of Today to their London gallery. A non-profit organisation whose mission is to expand the reach of Lebanese designers beyond local and regional audiences, House of Today together with Invisible Collection will showcase a carefully curated selection of their designers work, a true display of the diversity, creativity and excellence of Lebanese design.

House of Today’s talents possess unique skills and a deep passion for their cras, but for them to thrive and for their creations to have a global reach, a stage is needed, where their intrinsic value can be framed, celebrated and appreciated. Invisible Collection’s collaboration with House of Today is a clear testament of the state-of-the-art’s commitment to championing emerging talent. Opening the doors of their beautiful London galerie space, the exhibition, coinciding with PAD and Frieze London, will provide an opportunity to showcase these chosen designers to an international audience.

A thought provoking installation that captivates and inspires, the showcase will present work from designers David & Nichols and Stephanie Moussallem, as well as pieces from ceramists Hala Matta and Souraya Haddad, and creations from architects and designers Fadi Yachoui and Roula Salmaoun. Highlighting Invisible Collection’s forward vision and House of Today’s essential role, the partnership is an admirable example of the two platforms mutually benefitting from a very special creative synergy.

Nathalie Khayat at Marianne Boesky Gallery

August 7 - September 4, 2023 - Aspen

From LA to Aspen, Nathalie Khayat's evocative ceramic installation, unveiled in Los Angeles by House of Today, debuts at Mariannne Boesky Gallery in Aspen.

Marianne Boesky Gallery is pleased to present a selection of ceramic works by Beirut-based artist Nathalie Khayat (b. 1966; Beirut, Lebanon) in Aspen, CO beginning August 7. With her stoneware vessels—serving bowls, candle holders, and vases—Khayat subverts the expectations of her delicate material. Deeply invested in the unique material properties of clay itself, Khayat produces work that references the inherently organic nature of stoneware. The sensual, undulating forms of her work—often reminiscent of coral growing from the floor of the sea—are a product of the artist's experiments with accidents and chance. Evoking the dualities of the natural world—of violence and calm, of growth and decay, of life and death—Khayat's ceramics represent a foray into a beautiful unknown.

Marianne Boesky Gallery,

616 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

USA

Haptic Narrative

August 8 - September 19, 2020 - Aspen

House of Today collaborates with Lehmann Maupin and R & Company to present 'Haptic Narrative', a collaborative contemporary art and design exhibition showcasing the works of Sayar & Garibeh, Carlo & Mary Lynn Massoud, Hala Matta, Stephanie Moussallem and Karen Chekerdjian, also featuring contemporary art from the Lehmann Maupin collection and a specially curated selection of R & Company's best vintage collectible designs.

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Morph | Sayar & Garibeh x Katie Stout

The Broom Bench | Sayar & Garibeh

Baby Boy | Sayar & Garibeh

Foam Cushions | Sayar & Garibeh

Explosion Stool | Sayar & Garibeh

Script | Stephanie Moussallem

Chair-y | Mary-Lynn and Carlo Massoud

Shapes and Shades | Hala Matta

Platform C | Karen Chekerdjian

Mr. | Sayar & Garibeh

The Counter | Stephanie Moussallem

Two esteemed New York galleries, Lehmann Maupin and R & Company, have joined forces with House of Today to curate a pop-up exhibition. This exhibition fosters an open-ended dialogue between art and design, established and emerging talent, vintage and contemporary pieces, and the fusion of East and West. It takes place in a spacious, well-lit venue with panoramic views of the Colorado landscape.

Lehmann Maupin director Sarah Calodney, House of Today founder Cherine Magrabi, and R & Company founders and principals Evan Snyderman and Zesty Meyers collaborated to curate this exhibition. Their collective efforts breathe life into the work presented by the selected artists and designers. The exhibition is guided by two key principles: providing support to the artistic community during these challenging times, including showcasing work created during lockdown, and offering collectors and audiences the chance to experience the indescribable feeling of encountering artists' work in person.

Lebanese Design New York Bound

November 7, 2019 until January 7, 2020. - New York

House of Today and R & Company partner once again to celebrate a selection of highly talented up-and-coming Lebanese designers at R & Company in NYC. The collaborative design exhibition features two unique tables: Morph by Sayar & Garibeh & Katie Stoud, and Boob Boobie Doo by Carlo & Mary Lynn Massoud & The Haas Brothers.

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Morph | Sayar & Garibeh x Katie Stout

Boob boobie doo | Mary-Lynn and Carlo Massoud x The Haas Brothers

Vrouyr Joubanian at TUMO

2018 - Yerevan

Vrouyr Joubanian’s decant bottles were part of Jungle Protocol’s showcase and now these bottles appear again to be featured at TUMO gallery in Yerevan, Armenia.

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“De]ant” Bottles | Vrouyr Joubanian

Khaled El Mays at Nilufar

2018 - Milan

Designer Khaled El Mays’ collection for Design Curio including the table Escort of the Night and Mr Brain lamps are now part of a larger and exclusive collection revealed during Salone Del Mobile and sold exclusively at Nilufar Gallery.

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Mr. Brain | Khaled el Mays

WallpaperSTORE* at Elevate

December 12-28, 2018 - Beirut

House of Today continues its partners with the WallpaperSTORE* to launch the 2018 version of THE SHOP, offering a combination of new commissioned objects by Lebanese designers and existing iconic WallpaperSTORE* objects by internationals. The exhibition objects will be part of House of Today's permanent collection and WallpaperSTORE* online.

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Purse Mirror | Dima Haidar

Ikebana | Elie Metni

Zen Den | Layal Chacar

Orpheus | Tara and Tessa Sakhi

Kahvalti | Studio Caramel

MEG | Paola Sakr

Aperitivo Bowls | Alya Tannous

Aperitivo Jar & Glasses | Alya Tannous

Neptune's Cups 01 | Nada Rizk

R & Company at Elevate

December 12-28, 2018 - Beirut

R & Company, the prestigious New York based gallery, which has accumulated archives that make all historians and collectors dream, is also one of the most daring platforms for the new generation of designers who, like the Haas Brothers, Katie Stout or Rogan Gregory question, without release or taboos, the boundaries of design, craftsmanship and art.

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Fluid Encounter | Flavie Audi

Boob boobie doo | Mary-Lynn and Carlo Massoud x The Haas Brothers

Morph | Sayar & Garibeh x Katie Stout

By accepting House of Today's invitation to have them collaborate with Lebanese designers, the respective founders of R & Company and House of Today are pushing boundaries even further both literally and figuratively COMPANY «We are thrilled to collaborate with House of Today We are longtime fans of the program and admire their mission of promoting and supporting Lebanese designers. The idea for this project to place together American and Lebanese artists is a great opportunity to merge together two different cultures. We are excited to have our artists The Haas Brothers, Katie Stout and Rogan Gregory create unique works that explore new concepts.» EVAN SNYDERMAN, co-founder

Lina Shamma at Nilufar

2017 - Milan

Saudade.Komorebi by Lina Shamaa has been featured at Nilufar gallery as part of its design collection during Milan Design Week.

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Saudade.Komorebi | Lina Shamma

WallpaperSTORE* at Jungle Protocol

December 7 - 29, 2016 - Beirut

House of Today, in collaboration with WallpaperSTORE*, launches THE SHOP, which offers a combination of new commissioned pieces by Lebanese designers and existing iconic WallpaperSTORE* objects. The special collaboration outlines a joint commitment to nurture and internationally showcase strong design talent found in Lebanon.

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Ruck-ed BUCKET | Bokja

Spinning Away from Tech | booabbood

Boule | Carlo Massoud

Sale Pepe | Georges Mohasseb

Neckline Flower Holder | Ghaith & Jad

“I'll show you mine if you show me yours.” | Tala Hajjar

Moon | Thomas Trad

Kiss Extinguisher and Night Bottle Nibbles | Wyssem Nochi

Coup de Coeur | 200 Grs

Crafted Concrete | Nada Debs

Tête de Sel & My Distraction | Sayar & Garibeh

An Ode to Scandinavia | Nour Al Nimer

“De]ant” Bottles | Vrouyr Joubanian

Hyde | Kamal Aoun

Haminals | Rabih Geha

Daily Jotter & Nightly Musings | Rouba Mourtada

Office Stationaries | Stephanie Moussallem

Moonshine | Zeina Aboul-Hosn

Grapes | Mary-Lynn Massoud

Carpenters Workshop Gallery

2015 - London

Carpenters Workshop Gallery, a renowned gallery in London, took the exclusivity of “Sweep”, part of Najla El Zein's "Sensorial Brushes" collection created for House of Today.

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Sensorial Brushes | Najla El Zein

ATHR Gallery

June 30 - September 1, 2015 - Jeddah

House of Today showcased a partial exhibition at Athr Art Gallery in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The work of designers Najla El Zein, Elie Saab, Tamara Barrage, Sam Baron, and David/Nicolas was proudly presented.

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Alter Ego | david/nicolas

Sensorial Brushes | Najla El Zein

Second Skins Vases | Tamara Barrage

Mistinguette | Sam Baron

UNI | Nabil Gholam and Guillaume Crédoz

Showdown Table | Michelle & George Maria

Rabbit Hole | Dina Kamal

UNI at Gallery FUMI

2015 - Sardinia

As part of its efforts to promote Lebanese designers worldwide, House of Today approaches the best design galleries in the world to create exclusive collaborations. "UNI", the sea urchins designed by Nabil Gholam & Guillaume Credoz for House of Today are now exclusively available at FUMI in their gallery in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.