By Richard Hall Special to The Daily Star Saturday, July 04, 2009 Listen to the Article - Powered by Interview BEIRUT: There is only one painting in front of which artists Emma Harake and Maher Kouraytem agree to be photographed. It depicts an owl that looks both menacing and adorable. A collaborative effort, the work is part of an exhibition of paintings currently on display at Zico House, which has pre?sently turned over one floor to the work of each artist. It is fitting that Harake and Kouraytem should exhibit toge?ther, given their shared professional history. It was Harake who, after seeing some of Kou?raytem's drawings, encouraged him to give up accounting and take up painting full time. Ha?rake made a similar career change, deciding to follow her passion for art after studying business. "He was very creative," Ha?rake... [read full story]
