As Sfeir/Gabriel photographed Lebanons October Revolution and captured its surreal moments, he was reminded of the work of French surrealist artist, artist Rene Magritte. His work pays homage to Magritte’s painting, “The Lovers,” but with a distinctly Lebanese feel.

Omar Sfeir/Gabriel is a filmmaker and photographer whose work focuses on documenting human intimacy and the complexity of relationships with regards to gender and sexuality. In addition to questioning norms and challenging the role of ruling elites, Gabriel/Sfeir’s work examines societal behaviors on a grand scale through the lens of political movements, uprisings and revolutions. He uses his art as a source of growth and self-reflection.