Born in Beirut, Louna Maalouf is a diligent painter. Much of her childhood was spent under the tutelage of her father, the renowned Lebanese artist Alfred Maalouf. In 1988, she graduated with Superior Studies in Painting from the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA). In 1997, Maalouf was awarded a scholarship to attend the "Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts de Cergy" in Paris, where she earned a diploma in Serigraphy-Photography.
Since 1989, Maalouf has served as an arts professor at various schools including Architecture, Decorative Arts, Cinemaand Audiovisual Studies at ALBA. In 2021, she furthered her academic journey by joining USJ-ESAR in the same esteemed position.
Maalouf rose as a prominent artist in the 1990s, propelled by her intensely personal, gestural, and conceptual work. She handpicks the raw materials for her art from pre-existing images and objects, weaving them together with elements the mind recognizes and cherishes: personal possessions, architectural structures, poetry, and photographs, all melded to create her unique expressions. In her artistic journey, Beirut shines as a poignant and perpetual muse—a city deeply embedded in her heart. Maalouf perceives its contradictions as a wellspring of creativity, the harmonious interplay of power and gentleness. The enchanting dynamism of Beirut, a dance in constant evolution, continually captivates the artist's imagination. Maalouf's engagement in both individual and collective exhibitions has remained steadfast over time.
