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 Lebanese artist. He is 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. He was also on Rolling Stone and GQ Middle East for his music.
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Who is Carl Gerges?
Carl Gerges was born in Beirut, Lebanon. His birthday is December 5, 1987. From a young age, he loved music. He started playing the drums and the piano.
While studying architecture, Carl helped create the band Mashrou' Leila. This was in 2008 at the American University of Beirut. Later, in March 2020, he opened his own architecture studio. It is called Carl Gerges Architects.
Carl's Music Journey
Carl Gerges is a founding member of Mashrou' Leila. He started the band with Hamed Sinno, Haig Papazian, and Firas Abou Fakher. Since 2008, he has played the drums. He also uses synths and electronics. Carl helps write songs for the band too.
He plays a big role in how the band looks and sounds. This includes their music videos and stage designs.
Collaborations and Performances
In 2017, Carl taught a special class. It was at NYU with Mashrou' Leila. He has also worked with many famous artists. These include Roisin Murphy, Joe Goddard, Brian Eno, and Yo Yo Ma.
In 2019, Carl performed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This was part of an art show by British artist Oliver Beer. Carl played alongside other great musicians.
Carl's Architecture Work
Carl Gerges has worked in architecture for ten years. He then started his own company, Carl Gerges Architects. He designed his own home. This house was so special that it was featured on the cover of Architectural Digest Middle East magazine.
