A Life Immersed in Abstraction: The Journey of Nadia Saikali Nadia Saikali, born in Beirut in 1936, is a pivotal figure in Lebanese abstract expressionism, an artist whose career has unfolded against a backdrop of profound cultural and political shifts. Her story isn’t simply one of artistic development but a testament to the enduring power of creative spirit amidst societal change. Growing up in a Franco-Lebanese family that fostered intellectual curiosity and artistic exploration, Saikali was encouraged to pursue diverse forms of expression from an early age – piano lessons, ballet, drawin…