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Najib
May 16, 2019 02:06
Renowned sculptor and painter Rudy Rahme carved Patriarch Sfeir's coffin on the trunk of an olive tree from Kadish Valley and using Bkerke's rocks. Rahme explained that the trunk bears witness to the history of Lebanon, and is edged with brass. As for Sfeir's face, it was engraved on a slab of marble capping the casket. I love Rudy Rahme's work but to be honest this coffin is not appealing at all, and the way…
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Najib
May 15, 2019 02:45
Check out this beautiful film showcasing how artist Tom Young transformed the Grand Sofar Hotel in Lebanon into a centre of creative education for children and students. Young is famously known for being the first artist to exhibit his work at the famous 19th century Beirut Mansion “Maison Rose” between November 2014 and January 2015. This marked the first time the famous house was open to the public after decades, and was meant to showcase…
Art
6 months ago
Protesters marched last week in Beirut against the Kafala system, urging the authorities to end this “inherently abusive” migration sponsorship system and change the labour law to offer domestic workers more protection. NGOs and local ...
Art
9 months ago
This year marks the third edition of “La Plume de Pierre”, a ceremony organized by the “Pierre Sadek Foundation”, a foundation aimed at safeguarding the work of Pierre Sadek by gathering and organizing his vast ...
Art
9 months ago
The 6th edition of “La Nuit des Musées”, during which Lebanese will get to visit most of the country’s museums for free, has been set for April 6, 2019. Last year’s edition took place on ...
Art
9 months ago
The Mayyas Dance Crew delivered a stunning performance at Arabs Got Talent and got the Golden Buzzer from Najwa Karam! Watch this amazingly synchronized folklore dance: ...
Art
9 months ago
Starting Monday February the 18th, the Sursock museum will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The sad Facebook announcement came as a result of “economic constraints” it is facing: In the face of increasing economic ...
Art
10 months ago
What is it that keeps this country moving forward? We are resourceful by nature and we’ve been known to be a resilient people no matter what comes our way. The #KeepWalkingLebanon campaign by Johnie Walker ...
Art
1 year ago
There’s a new addition to Lebanon’s rich list of museums; the Nabu Museum located on the coast of the Mediterranean North of Lebanon. The museum was named after the Mesopotamian patron god of literacy and ...
Art
1 year ago
If you haven’t spotted this inflatable art installation yet, you’re missing out. It’s dubbed “MonuMental” and was released by Saint Hoax as part of his upcoming exhibition. “This piece is on the cusp of entertainment ...
