Since 1998, Fransabank has embarked on a noble mission of patronage in favor of artistic creation. This involvement towards raising awareness among the public has resulted in the creation of JABAL - Jeunes Artistes des Beaux-Arts du Liban - the first-of-its kind art-advocacy initiative and exhibition dedicated for young artists of fine arts in Lebanon launched by a financial institution. Aimed at promoting new Lebanese contemporary art, JABAL exhibitions launched over 350 talents of young artists from different Lebanese regions, out of who more than fifty are today a pride to the nation.

Following 13 years of success, JABAL has become part of Fransabank strategic mission. The platform offers new horizons to emerging artists from all the Lebanese regions and pave their paths towards maximizing their potentials.

JABAL exhibitions aim at:

• Reflecting the diversity and vitality of emerging Lebanese contemporary art
• Promoting Lebanese young artists from different regions
• Creating a cultural exchange platform between art professionals, artists and Visitors
• Boosting the country’s artistic talents.

JABAL Milestones

In 2017, we chose to advance an innovative art – Calligraffiti, though the Operation White Wall which was led by the French Institute in Lebanon to promote an exceptional encounter between calligraphy and graffiti. In this context, Fransabank strives to reflect the vitality and diversity of emerging contemporary arts in Lebanon, once again confirming the strategic role of the Bank as a strong supporter of art and the cultural influence of future generations. The Operation White Wall was held under the patronage of three main artists renowned for their talent in mixing Arabic and Latin alphabets: El Seed, Yazan Halwani, and Niels Shoe Meulman.