Echoes of the Sea: Spotlight on Lebanese Artist Vian Borchert

About the Event:

This event will be in English and will take place at the Alliance Française of Washington, DC

Did you know that Lebanon is part of the International Organisation of the Francophonie (OIF)? Many Lebanese speak French as a second language, including local artist Vian Shamounki Borchert. Having grown up in Beirut, the nearby sea created happy memories of her childhood, often reflected in her artistic inspirations.

Named one of “Top 10 Most Creative Artists of 2025,” Borchert’s art stands out by featuring many hues of blue, among other colors that reflect her Mediterranean memories.

Borchert will be in conversation with Executive Director Sarah Diligenti, who has traveled to Lebanon and enjoys experiencing Lebanese culture.

Come join us as we hear from the artist herself, view samples of her artwork, and hear her story.

About the Artist:

Vian Shamounki Borchert is an internationally acclaimed artist known for her abstract expressionist style, characterized by a poetic take. Born in Beirut, Lebanon to an art-loving family with devoted parents who supported her vision and talent throughout her early years, Vian went on to become a graduate and “Notable Alumni” of the Corcoran College of Art and Design at George Washington University in Washington, DC. Borchert has exhibited for many years in numerous group and solo exhibitions worldwide.

Borchert serves as the Art Lead for the Oxford Public Philosophy Journal, based at Oxford University, UK. Her work has been showcased internationally in museums and key galleries in major cities, including the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, Medinaceli DeArte Museo Contemporáneo in Spain, The SAM Museum in Pennsylvania, BANK Art Fair in Seoul, South Korea, Art3f International Contemporary Art Fair in Monaco at the prestigious Chapiteau de Fontvieille, AVA Art Festival in Osaka, Japan at Enokojima Art Centre, Art Basel Miami Beach, the Venice Biennale, and in leading galleries in major world cities such as NYC, LA, and DC, along with numerous private collections.

Borchert’s artwork has been widely published in the press, appearing in over 100 publications including esteemed outlets such as World Art News, Museum Week Magazine, and The Washington Post. She was recently named by MSN as one of the “Top 10 Most Creative Artists of 2025” and listed by “Art Market Experts” among the most investable artists of 2025. Borchert is also involved in teaching, art writing, and curation. She has been an art educator for two decades, teaching fine art painting and drawing to adults in the Washington, DC area in venues such as the historic Arts Club of Washington and the Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo Park.

Renowned for her abstract expressionist style and what she defines as “visual poetry,” Borchert transforms the essence of nature, particularly seascapes inspired by her Mediterranean roots into nostalgic reflections of her childhood memories of the Mediterranean Sea. In her abstracted works embodying the sea, clouds, and skyscapes, she creates lyrical meditations on memory, emotion, and the human spirit. Borchert’s serene palette of blues and turquoises evokes both depth and transcendence, turning abstraction itself into an immersive experience. Recognized for her philosophies on art along with pioneering intellectual thought and creativity in the art world, Borchert continues to shape the global art dialogue. Her artwork is available through leading marketplaces, Artsy and 1stDibs.

Recently Borchert was named one of MSN's "Top 10 Most Creative Artists of 2025"https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/top-10-most-creative-artists-of-2025/ar-AA1Q3AM1

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Social handles and website:

Website: www.vianborchert.com

Facebook: Vian Borchert Fine Arts

Instagram: @vianborchert

Twitter/X: ViansArtCorner

YouTube: @vianborchert

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