The Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts, ALBA, was founded by Alexis Boutros in 1937. This visionary directed the school until Mr. Georges Haddad took the lead in 1979. For thirty years, Mr. Haddad developed new schools, sections and institutes under ALBA's roof.
Since 2010, André Bekhazi is in charge of ALBA and its prosperous future.
The Design Section was founded in 2012 within the Decorative Arts School.
"The Design Section aims to edify future designers to evolve in the variety of design practices. Design professionals must meet the needs of the market, but most importantly meet the challenges of the future," certifies Marc Baroud, Director of the Design Section.
ALBA is pleased to present, with Beirut Design Fair, four lightings designed by five first-year Design students: Maria Kahalé, Romy Chaoui, Serge Tchatalian, Rami Baaklini and Aya Melki mentored by 3 teachers, Kareen Andraos, Georges Mohasseb practicing designer and Joe Nacouzi, lighting designer.
Committed, students have given meaning to all of their rich and creative projects.