Carl Gerges facts for kids
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Carl Gerges in his studio, Beirut, 2019
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| Born | December 5, 1987 Beirut, Lebanon |
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| Associated acts | Mashrou' Leila |
Carl Gerges is a talented person from Lebanon. He is well-known as both a musician and an architect. Carl has appeared on the covers of famous magazines. These include Architectural Digest Middle East for his architecture work. He was also featured in Rolling Stone and GQ Middle East for his music.
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About Carl Gerges
Carl Gerges was born in Beirut, Lebanon, on December 5, 1987. He loved music from a young age. He learned to play the drums and the piano early on.
Starting His Music Journey
In 2008, Carl helped start a band called Mashrou' Leila. He was studying architecture at the American University of Beirut at the time. He played the drums and synthesizers for the band. He also helped write their songs. Carl also helps create the band's music videos and stage designs.
Collaborations and Performances
Carl Gerges has worked with many famous artists. These include Roisin Murphy, Joe Goddard, Brian Eno, and Yo Yo Ma. In 2019, he performed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This was part of an exhibition by British artist Oliver Beer.
Carl's Architecture Work
Carl Gerges has worked in architecture for over ten years. In March 2020, he officially opened his own company. It is called Carl Gerges Architects. His own home, which he designed, was featured on the cover of Architectural Digest Middle East magazine.
