White Walls Gallery is a Beirut-based gallery and design store founded by Sandra Batri, Mayssam Wehbe, and William Wehbe. The gallery endured many hardships throughout the last year and a half, including inflation, social unrest, and the devastating Beruit explosion in August 2020.
Following the explosion, the building was decimated. White Walls Gallery rebuilt its space and is celebrating its reopening with the Rising Sun collection. Symbolic of the city's resilience, the Rising Sun collection includes three items: The Room Separator, The Side Table Set, and The Flora Holder Set. All items in the collection are produced in Lebanon. Each piece provides a sculptural aesthetic, ideal for the modern home. The collection plays with lines and curves for a soft design.
Image Credit: White Walls Gallery
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Resilience-inspired Collections
- Brands can create collections that symbolize resilience and celebrate overcoming hardships.
- Sculptural Furniture Design
- Designers can experiment with lines and curves to create sculptural furniture pieces ideal for modern homes.
- Localization of Production
- Local production can be emphasized to support the local economy and promote sustainability.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Design
- Furniture designers can experiment with sculptural designs that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
- Galleries and Design Stores
- Galleries and design stores can curate collections that celebrate and symbolize resilience, providing customers with a unique and meaningful shopping experience.
- Local Artisans and Manufacturers
- Emphasizing local production can support the local economy and promote sustainability, while also providing opportunities for local artisans and manufacturers to showcase their skills.
