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Raffi Bashlian's photography captures the resilience and depth of human experiences. Born to Armenian parents in Beirut and later moving to England, he trained as a nurse and earned a master’s degree from NYU before pursuing photography in the US, which unexpectedly blossomed into success. His art is influenced by his multicultural background, rooted in the vibrant landscapes of Beirut, San Francisco, London, New York, and now Paris, reflecting a unique blend of scientific precision and emotional depth.
Drawing inspiration from the contrasts of Lebanon's civil war—destruction and renewal—Raffi's work invites audiences to discover the hidden beauty in everyday life. Each photograph serves as a testament to survival and transformation, encouraging viewers to appreciate the elegance in both simplicity and complexity. His diverse, award-winning portfolio spans various genres, ignited by a transformative safari in Africa in 2013 that awakened his passion for capturing the beauty of wildlife, cityscapes, and street scenes.
With a keen eye for composition and balance, Raffi embraces both black-and-white imagery and vibrant colors. For him, photography transcends mere image capture; it’s about expressing a distinct artistic voice and inviting viewers to explore the extraordinary within the ordinary, celebrating the hidden treasures that surround us.
15.11.2025 - 18.11.2025
C O N F L E U N C E WHERE ARTS MEET,
IMAGENATION PARIS 2025
,Galerie Joseph Froissart 7 Rue Froissart, 75003 Paris, France
17.10.2025 - 19.10.2025
Le Carrousel Du Louvre - Salon International D'art Contemporain,
PAKS Gallery
,Booth D1, 99 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
16.05.2025 - 18.05.2025
International Contemporary Art Cannes Biennale,
MAMAG Modern Art Museum in cooperation with the PAKS Gallery, Juliana Hotel Cannes, Avenue de Madrid, Cannes, France
17.04.2025 - 20.04.2025
World Art Dubai (Dubai World Trade Center),
Fondazione Effetto Arte, World Trade Center Dubai - Sheikh Zayed Road - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
03.04.2025 - 06.04.2025
Artexpo New York,
Fondazione Effetto Arte, Pier 36 NYC, 299 South St, New York, NY, USA
01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025
Raffi Bashlian Solo Exhibition HMVC Gallery NY,
HMVC Gallery New York, Online
01.03.2025 - 31.03.2025
Where Worlds Meet,
HMVC Gallery New York in partnership with BLICK Art Materials, Online
01.03.2025 - 31.03.2025
Madrid Station Exhibition 2nd Edition (covering ARCO Art Fair & Madrid Art Month ),
Contemporary Art Station, Nuevos Ministerios Station
Madrid, Spain
06.02.2025 - 19.02.2025
LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR 2025 – 14TH EDITION 06 - 19 Feb 2025,
ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with YMX Arts, ELEMENTS LONDON
CONTEMPORARY ART SPACE
253 Hoxton Street, London N1 5LG, UK
11:00 AM – 05:00 PM | Tuesday – Saturday
15.12.2024 - 31.01.2025
Poetics of Space,
Create! Magazine, in collaboration with Deep Space Gallery, VIRTUAL EXHIBITION
06.12.2024 - 20.12.2024
GIFTS OF ART L'Estetica del Dono,
Divulgarti Group in collaboration with Galleria Cael in Milan, GALLERIA CAEL, Via Carlo Tenca, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
05.12.2024 - 20.12.2024
Venice International Art Fair - 20th Edition,
ITSLIQUID Group in collaboration with GOETHE Institut, Palazzo Albrizzi - Capello, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
16.11.2024 - 30.11.2024
Suspension between Waters and Society: The Color of Change,
DIVULGARTI Group and ARCONTE in collaboration with AGARTE, Palazzo Pisani Revedin - Future's Art Gallery, San Marco, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
07.09.2024 - 27.10.2024
Amazing Australia,
Photowalk Global Photography Community (PWG) in collaboration with Burwood Council Library, 2 Conder Street, Burwood NSW 2134, Australia
Circle Foundation for the Arts was created in 2017 and functions as an international arts platform. Our office is based in Lyon, France but we function internationally. We annually represent a unique, juried selection of visual artists in our online gallery. Although many artists apply for membership, our goal is to maintain a small and exclusive selection of Featured Artists.
Circle Foundation provides a platform for the active fine artist, orchestrating the development of a variety of visual arts projects and open calls. Our goal is to provide a stage for the artist, who can implement it as a forum to publish, exhibit, win grants, awards and titles and to boost their resume while also becoming established within a notable network.
Lyon, France
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