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The apexart Residency Program brings creative professionals from around the world to New York (Inbound) and sends New Yorkers abroad (Outbound) for month long cultural immersions. In lieu of working while away, residents are asked to document their experience on this blog.

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Roy Samaha

Roy Samaha (b. 1978) is a Lebanese video artist and photographer living and working in Beirut. He received his Masters degree in film studies at USEK, Lebanon 1998-2006 and has exhibited his videos in numerous film and contemporary art festivals. From 1998 until 2008 he worked in the News and Broadcasting TV industry. Currently, he teaches a seminar on video practices at USJ film school, the AUB Fine Arts Department and The Lebanese University of Fine Arts.

Roy visited apexart from Beirut, Lebanon, from September 1- October 1, 2010. He was recommended by Jalal Toufic, a Lebanese film theorist and video artist. Visit his Resident Page for more information.

Posted 11 months ago

Roy Samaha, Inbound from Beirut,