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Will Salha is a multidisciplinary artist and founder of Lamartine Art Gallery & Creative Lab in Washington, D.C. His work bridges art, culture, and technology, often exploring themes of identity, resilience, and transformation. With an approach that combines traditional painting with immersive and interactive elements, Salha creates experiences that are both visually compelling and conceptually layered. His practice reflects a deep commitment to presenting culture as a living, evolving force—one that transcends borders and continues to shape human experience across time.

Through REBIRTH: 10452, Salha invites audiences not only to witness a story, but to feel it—and ultimately, to see themselves within it.

In a time marked by rapid change, uncertainty, and global transformation, REBIRTH: 10452 emerges as a powerful reflection on resilience, identity, and cultural continuity. The title itself holds meaning beyond its poetic resonance—10,452 represents the total land area of Lebanon, grounding the exhibition in a deeply personal and cultural narrative. It is not simply a number; it is a symbol of memory, belonging, and endurance.

At its core, REBIRTH: 10452 explores the idea that culture is not defined by geography or circumstance, but by what persists—what survives conflict, displacement, and time. Inspired by the metaphor of the phoenix rising from the ashes, the exhibition presents a journey through loss, transformation, and renewal. It invites visitors to reflect on what stays when everything else is stripped away, and how identity is continuously reshaped through both struggle and hope.

Visitors entering the exhibition will experience a multi-sensory environment that goes beyond traditional viewing. The space brings together large-scale paintings, immersive installations, and interactive works designed to engage both visually and emotionally. A central installation reimagines the phoenix not as a literal figure, but as a living structure—constructed, fragmented, and reborn through light and projection. Surrounding this, a curated series of paintings explores themes of memory, heritage, and the human condition through expressive textures and layered compositions.

One of the defining elements of the exhibition is its interactive dimension. Guests are invited to become part of the narrative—engaging with digital elements that transform their presence into symbolic forms, blurring the line between observer and participant. This interaction reinforces the exhibition’s central message: rebirth is not a distant concept, but a shared and continuous process.

Complementing the visual experience, the exhibition will host a series of cultural programs, including a Lebanese Opera Night and other events, further expanding the dialogue between art, culture, and community.

About the Artist