Public programs

Special Program
Book Launch and Public Program
Curated by Suzy Halajian

Thursday 5 April 2018, 19:00 to 21:00

To mark the launch of the catalogue for the project I can call this progress to halt, there will be a reading by Jalal Toufic, followed by a screening of works by Ayreen Anastas and Rene Gabri, Michelle Dizon, and Christine Rebet.

Talk
With Nadim Mishlawi, Gascia Ouzounian, and Nathalie Harb. Moderated by Howayda Al-Harithy.
In collaboration with Theatrum Mundi and Recomposing the City

Friday 23 March 2018, 19:00 to 20:30

Join us for a panel discussion that explores how urbanism can be done sonically, and how this method resonates within Beirut.

Talk
Looking for Lenin
In partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in Lebanon and the Beirut Center of Photography | With the support of Association Philippe Jabre

Thursday 22 March 2018, 19:00 to 20:30 

Lenin's name has disappeared from the topography of Ukraine. What is the meaning of this decommunization? How does it relate to the war in the east of the country? How should we look at Lenin and the history he shaped?

Talk
Abed Al Kadiri in conversation with Mona El Hallak

Wednesday 14 March 2018, 19:00 to 20:30

In this talk, Al Kadiri will discuss his ongoing project, The Story of the Rubber Tree, which examines the histories and current state of rubber trees in Beirut.

Talk
With Hatem Imam, Hamed Sinno, and Jana Traboulsi. Moderated by Rasha Salti.

Wednesday 7 March 2018, 19:00 to 21:00

Join us for a panel discussion that reflects on the changing nature of graphic languages expressing social and political commentary in postwar Beirut, specifically on the practices of drawing and tagging culture.

Film Program
In partnership with the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC)

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 19:00 to 20:30

Asphalt is a feature documentary that delves into the lives of two truck drivers on the road, crossing borders, towns, and cities, loading and unloading goods.

Talk
Artistic initiatives and their impact on a city
In partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in Lebanon | With the support of Association Philippe Jabre

Thursday 22 Februrary 2018, 19:00 to 20:30

This talk explores the impact that an artistic initiative can have on tourism and the economy of a city, taking Montreux as a case in point.