Ricardo Mbarkho is a Lebanese artist, researcher, and assistant professor. In his work, he investigates the transformation of cultural industries into creative industries in the digitalization age. His artworks and lectures are presented in prestigious art events in Lebanon and abroad. Ricardo Mbarkho received his Diplomas from University of Paris 13 (PhD), Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris and Ecole Supérieure d’Etudes Cinématographiques, France, and from Institut of Fine Arts - Lebanese University, Lebanon. He also completed an exchange study program at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. He is represented by Mark Hachem gallery.