Ali Kaaf: Bridging Beirut, Berlin & Damascus Through Abstract Exploration Born in Oran, Algeria, in 1977, Ali Kaaf’s artistic journey began amidst the vibrant cultural landscape of his homeland before embarking on a transformative path through European art institutions. His formative years at the Institut des Beaux-Arts in Beirut instilled in him a deep appreciation for Lebanese artistic traditions and perspectives, while subsequent studies at Universität der Künste Berlin (UdK) exposed him to influential figures like Rebecca Horn and Marwan Kassab-Bachi – mentors who profoundly shaped his a…