The Middle East Institute Arts and Culture Center, in partnership with the Beirut Museum of Art (BeMA) USA Chapter, is pleased to invite you to a conversation about the vital role and work of BeMA against the backdrop of war and economic collapse in Lebanon. 

Conceived in response to the need for a national showcase for Lebanese modern and contemporary art, BeMA has been serving as an important community arts resource and platform while construction of its permanent site is underway. In the face of attacks on Lebanon’s infrastructure, how is BeMA working to safeguard Lebanon’s national collection of rare Lebanese art dating back to the 1920s? And what is it doing through its art therapy program to address the trauma, fear, and pain felt by so many in Lebanon today? 

BeMA co-director Taline Boladian will speak about the institution’s current work, its commitment to preserving and showcasing Lebanon’s rich artistic legacy, and the national role it plays as a symbol of hope and regeneration. The conversation will be moderated by MEI’s Arts and Culture Director, Lyne Sneige, and will be followed by a reception and a gallery tour led by Rania Matar, curator of MEI’s current show Louder Than Hearts.

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