{"id":31206,"date":"2024-10-18T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=31206"},"modified":"2024-10-17T10:10:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T10:10:10","slug":"interview-with-abed-halawi-capturing-timeless-charms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/interview-with-abed-halawi-capturing-timeless-charms\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Abed Halawi | Capturing Timeless Charms from the Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Abed Halawi is a photographer from the Netherlands who seeks the timeless charm of the world. His lens captures the enduring vitality of streets, the interplay of people and the architecture that shapes the environment. With each photo taken, he strives to portray the world around him as a poetic ode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I was born in the paradoxical beauty of Beirut, a city marked by its enduring spirit and intricate fabric of life. I was briefly a wanderer around Europe, and now rooted in the artistic embrace of Amsterdam, I am a photographer who seeks the timeless charm of the world. My lens captures the enduring vitality of streets, the interplay of people and the architecture that shapes our environment. With each photo, I strive to portray the world around us as a poetic ode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve always felt a deep urge to express myself visually, drawn to moments when a place or scene would seize my attention and stir something within me. These experiences often left me with a lingering sense that something was incomplete as if I needed to capture the essence of those fleeting moments. Whether it was the sight of a striking building. The beauty of a cityscape, or the layers of nature unfolding on a mountaintop. I found myself captivated by the strange and the beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vibrant streets and their quirks always sparked something in me. Though I didn\u2019t realise it was photography I yearned for\u2014an art that would allow me to capture, express, and complete those feelings. It wasn\u2019t until I began taking photos in 2019 that I discovered this passion. And only in late 2023 did I decide to fully commit, dedicating time to honing my skills. And embarking on the journey to find my unique style, which remains elusive but within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am largely self-taught, having complemented my learning with personal mentorship and extensive practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My first shot was taken on September 4, 2013, during my first travel trip to Berlin, Germany. It was a close-up of the majestic horses at the Brandenburg Gate in Pariser Platz, captured from a low angle that emphasised their grandeur and filled the frame with their imposing presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/angeljsanchez\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link external\"><i class=\"icon-instagram\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angeljsanchez.com\/angeljsanchez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external\"><i class=\"icon-globe-line\" style=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=27215\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Abed Halawi is a photographer from the Netherlands who seeks the timeless charm of the world. 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