Opening Hours 11AM–9PM
Location Villa Audi
Built in the early 20th century as a replica of a villa in Alexandria and commissioned by a husband as a gift to his wife, Villa Audi is a rare example of Beiruti architecture blending Ottoman influences with European refinement. Today, it also houses one of the region’s most significant mosaic collections. A pioneer in the art and design world, Gregory’s influence has shaped contemporary creativity in the region.
“Totems of the Present & the Absent” pays tribute to Gregory Gatserelia, visionary curator and founder of SMO Gallery. The exhibition features works by emerging and established designers from Lebanon and beyond, exploring presence, memory, and legacy. Held in a rare Beiruti architectural gem blending Ottoman and European influences, the show reflects Gregory’s lasting impact on the region’s creative landscape.
Curated by Gregory Gatserelia
CURATED BY Teymour Khoury & Yasmina Mahmoud, with Tarek Mahmoud & Youssef Bassil, and supported by Architectural
CO-CURATORS Angela Chiesa & Nicoletta Zakynthinou Xanthi.
MANAGED BY Archifeed
UNIVERSITIES American University of Beirut
Académie Libanaise des Beaux Arts
American University of Science and Technology
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
Lebanese American University
Lebanese University
Notre Dame University
Phoenicia University
Saint Joseph University of Beirut
PARTICIPANTS Adrian Müller, Atelier L’inconnu, Burau Naim&Helou, Bokja, Carole Akkari, Cybelle Moutran, Davina Atallah, Dia Mrad, Dori Hitti, Emma Dya Jabr, Eva Szumilas, George Geara, Georges Mohasseb, Ghyda Kanaan, Hala Salem, Hala Matta, Jacopo Foggini, Joanna Laura Constantine, Johanna Jonsson, Joseph Haykal, Studio Bazazo, Spockdesign, Karina Sukar, Karine Letayf, Khaled Mouzannar, Lama Elkhayat Salloum, Lamiss Akar, Lara Khoury, Lea Majdalani, Lina Shamma, Maha Kutay, Maggy Monsef, Marie Munier, Marine Bustros, Myriam Sadek, Nada Zeineh, Nada Rizk, Nadeen Roufael, Nayla Khoury, Ramy Boutros, Roger Azar, Rouba Khalil, Samer Alameen, Sara Badr Schmidt, Selim Mouzannar, Spread, Tara Jane Tabet, Yakin, Youssef Haidar, Zein Daouk
