Before the revolution, almost no artists dared to venture into Solidere’s territory and were focused on other parts of the city. Those who did were fought by the contractor. The fact that the revolution was hosted mostly by the Beirut Central District has a powerful meaning. It is a break of geographical and conventional boundaries of public spaces.
Author: pamela (test 1 test 1)
I could not pick up a brush following the Beirut port blast
The blast has thrown the whole country into deep grief. I was no exception. I could not pick up a brush, whatever I would paint felt wrong and dull. I had to stop painting for a while, allow grief in and allow myself to feel it.
There is always room for change
There is no limit when it comes to creative thinking and initiating inspiring ideas, so there is always room for change.
Building on another chapter
The Beirut port explosion has had a profound impact on my art, especially on the subject matters of my work as it brought with it so many of my childhood memories in wartime and all the insecurities we still live through.
Art for Social Change: Nabad, the Nonprofit behind The Beirut Call – by Elyssar Press (USA)
The Beirut Call, coming out this April, is one of Nabad’s latest projects in Lebanon. This anthology offers a collection of first-hand accounts by artists, scholars, poets, and activists exploring the aftermath of the Beirut port explosion on August 4th of 2020.
Don’t lose faith! A message from Artists of Beirut
Don’t lose faith, help us in projecting the creative and beautiful image of Lebanon, be an active part of today’s resilience and tomorrow’s aspiration.
We will rebuild and continue
The survival of creative enterprises in Lebanon means the survival of their plurality, tolerance, and freedom of expression. We will not list all the obstacles facing artists, but we will rebuild and continue...
Arleb by Nabad – Stars Illustrated Magazine New York
Thanking once again Stars Illustrated Magazine New York for spreading the word about our Nabad program and its not-for-profit Arleb platform. April-May 2021 Issue.
Arleb by Nabad – The Shuffle Collective (USA)
We thank Shuffle Collective for offering us the opportunity to feature Nabad projects in the USA, including its not-for-profit Arleb platform which supports artists and small creative enterprises in Lebanon.
Art for hope and resilience
The Beirut port explosions have had a negative economic impact on most fields and unfortunately artists have also had their fair share in that matter.