La Fabrique des illusions: Curators' Tour
Saturday 23 February, 15:00 to 16:00
Thursday 21 March, 18:00 to 19:00
Join curators François Cheval and Yasmine Chemali for a tour of La Fabrique des illusions : Collection Fouad Debbas et commentaires contemporains.
To mark the opening of La Fabrique des Illusions, curators François Cheval and Yasmine Chemali will be in conversation with selected participating artists.
Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00
Late opening on Thursdays from 12:00 to 21:00
Closed on Tuesdays
Double Helix: The film essay as form, ruminations around the essay film
Wednesday 27 February, 19:00 to 21:00
With films by Karima Al Gelany, Rana ElNemr, Maha Maamoun, Jasmina Metwaly, Heather M. O’Brien, Lee Anne Schmitt, Rania Stephan, Noor Tannir, and Katrin Winkler. This screening is programmed in conjunction with a film workshop and roundtable discussions at the Center for Arts and Humanities (CAH) at the American University of Beirut (AUB), 27-29 February 2019.
The Album Series
Thursday 28 February, 19:00 to 20:30
Clémence Cottard Hachem presents a reading of a photo album produced in Beirut at the end of the 19th century: Jean-Baptiste Charlier-Béziès, Souvenirs d’Orient, circa 1875, TFDC_133.
Seta Manoukian: Painting in Levitation
Thursday 7 March, 18:30 to 21:00
To mark the launch of Seta Manoukian: Painting in Levitation, join us for a conversation between Seta Manoukian, Gregory Buchakjian, and Kristine Khouri, moderated by Saleh Baraket at 18:30, followed by the book signing at the Sursock Museum Store.
Led by one of the Sursock Museum docents, this tour guides you through the Museum’s current collection display, Ten Stories from the Sursock Museum Collection, giving insights into its history and highlighting key works on display.
From Rubbish to Art: A Shadow Sculpture Workshop
Saturday 16 March, 10:00 to 13:00
Saturday 30 March, 10:00 to 13:00
Led by Elsy Hajjar, kids will be guided through creating a shadow sculpture inspired by the work of artist Mac Adams.
The Art of Maqam on Violin and qanun
Monday 18 March, 19:00 to 20:30
Join us for a concert with the Antonine University Classical Arabic Music Ensemble under the direction of Nidaa Abou Mrad.
Resto
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.