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Artemisia Gentileschi Painting Damaged in Beirut Blast Undergoes Restoration at Getty Museum

Avatar photo by Elaine Velie October 26, 2022October 26, 2022

The previously unknown work was salvaged by a Lebanese artist and art historian, who first made the case for the painting’s authenticity.

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There’s a New Rug-Maker in Town, Habibi 

Avatar photo by Bianca Velasquez August 1, 2022August 1, 2022

Using the brand name Habibi Bazaar, Utah-based Lebanese American artist Pamela El Gergi modernizes traditional rug-making as a way to stay connected to her heritage.

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The Art of Painting Divine Domes

Avatar photo by Hrag Vartanian April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Harout Bastajian has built a career painting calligraphic and geometric designs for the domes of mosques around the world. The results are stunning.

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British Museum to Restore Ancient Vessels Shattered in Beirut Explosion

by Hakim Bishara July 27, 2021July 27, 2021

The damaged Roman and Islamic vessels were on display in the Archaeological Museum at the American University of Beirut during the explosion.

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Art Historian May Have Discovered Two Artemisia Gentileschi Paintings in Beirut

Avatar photo by Hrag Vartanian June 9, 2021June 10, 2021

After Gregory Buchakjian’s discovery laid largely dormat for decades, his research has been renewed and well-received by scholars of the Baroque artist.

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How Photographers Have Captured War and Unrest in Lebanon

by Sahar Khraibani August 31, 2020November 5, 2020

Lebanon Then and Now at the Middle East Institute creates a dialogue between two generations of Lebanese photographers.

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Artists and Art Nonprofits Band Together to Raise Beirut From the Rubble

by Hakim Bishara August 12, 2020November 5, 2020

Initiatives have sprung up in the aftermath of the explosion, with the goal of raising funds for relief efforts in the city and reconstructing its devastated cultural sector.

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A Beirut Gallery Owner Speaks About the Devastation of the Explosion

by Hakim Bishara August 7, 2020November 5, 2020

“We are now in survival mode,” says Joumana Asseily, director and founder of Marfa’ Projects. “A week ago I was concerned about safety issues because of the pandemic but now my biggest worry is checking if everyone is safe and has a shelter.”

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Deadly Explosion in Beirut Decimates Thousands of Buildings, Including Galleries and Museums

by Hakim Bishara August 5, 2020November 5, 2020

In the wake of the massive explosion, which killed at least 135 people, art institutions in Beirut are banding together to help protect collections and offer storage.

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Sculpture in Beirut Removed for Its Reputed Resemblance to Star of David

by Hakim Bishara December 23, 2019

A viral photo of the sculpture from a top-angle caused wide condemnations, calls for an investigation, and conspiracy theories against the artist and the gallery behind the sculpture.

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Women’s Central Role in Lebanon’s Modern Art World

Avatar photo by Hrag Vartanian November 4, 2019April 14, 2022

A new exhibition takes a close look at the friendships of a major artist and critic in 1960s and ’70s Beirut, and the charmed art world she helped bolster.

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Lebanese Art Community Joins Unprecedented Protests

Avatar photo by Hrag Vartanian October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

As artists discuss the role of contemporary art in times of revolution and rally on the streets, 20 leading arts organizations issued a statement of solidarity with protesters across Lebanon.

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