Marwan Rechmaoui: Metropolis
Wednesday 20 September, 19:00 to 21:00
Join us for the book launch of Marwan Rechmaoui’s latest book, Metropolis. For the occasion, Rechmaoui's iconic artwork Beirut Caoutchouc will be exhibited on Wednesday and Thursday 20 and 21 September.
Swiss Art Talks: Tobias Winkelmann
Thursday 28 September, 19:00 to 20:30
Tobias Winkelmann talks about the Beirut Terraces project, a 119-meter tall high-rise designed by Herzog & de Meuron, and completed in fall 2016. The building is located in Mina el Hosn in Beirut’s central district.
Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00
Late opening on Thursdays from 12:00 to 21:00
Closed on Tuesdays
Tour: Eight Stories from the Sursock Museum Collection
Thursday 5 October, 18:00 to 19:00
Thursday 16 November, 18:00 to 19:00
Led by Head of Collections Yasmine Chemali and the Sursock Museum's docents, these tours guide you through the Sursock Museum’s new permanent collection display, giving insights into its history and highlighting key works on display.
AFAC Film Nights: The Little Eagles
Wednesday 11 October, 19:00 to 20:30
The Little Eagles revolves around a confrontation between the dreams, aspirations, political action, failure, frustration, alienation, and finally the revolution on both sides.
Swiss Art Talks: Mirjam Varadinis
Thursday 12 October, 19:00 to 20:30
This talk focuses on the means through which performative strategies act as a form of resistance, presenting both historical positions as well as recent work by contemporary artists.
Contextualizing the Art Salon in the Arab Region
Friday 27 October, 10:00 to 17:00
Saturday 28 October, 10:00 to 17:00
The symposium brings together researchers, curators, artists, and art critics to discuss the emergence of the art salon in the region in the colonial and post-colonial context.
To mark the opening of her solo show, The Craft, Monira Al Qadiri will speak about the themes and processes behind her work.
AFAC Film Nights: The Mulberry House
Wednesday 8 November, 19:00 to 20:30
The Mulberry House follows the filmmaker’s personal documentation of a casual reunion between estranged family members which escalate into an all-engulfing popular uprising.
Library and Archives
The Sursock Museum library is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and studying local and regional art historical resources.
Our database is currently under construction. You'll be able to browse the library catalog and archives soon.
Resto
Headed by Joanna Debbas, the Resto offers an eclectic range of Mediterranean dishes made with the freshest seasonal ingredients.
Store
The Sursock Museum Store is the perfect destination for those seeking a distinctive and comprehensive selection of contemporary art books and gifts.