Film scholar and filmmaker Alisa Lebow discusses Filming Revolution, an interactive database documentary archive about independent and documentary filmmaking in Egypt since the 2011 Revolution.
Led by one of the Sursock Museum's docents, this tour guides you through the Sursock Museum’s permanent collection, highlighting key works on display.
Talk
The Art Salon in the Arab Region
In collaboration with the Orient-Institut Beirut (OIB)
Thursday 26 January, 19:00 to 21:00
Join us for presentations and a panel discussion on the history and influence of Art Salons in the region. Speakers include Monique Bellan, Jessica Gerschultz, Nadia von Maltzahn, and Kirsten Scheid.
Join us for the 32nd Salon d'Automne Awards Ceremony, as we announce the recipients of the Sursock Museum Prize; the Emerging Artist Prize, offered by Mrs. Hind Sinno; and the Audience Choice Award.
In conjunction with the launch of his book, Efficient Fictions, architect and designer Guillaume Crédoz will be giving a talk on his practice, spanning art, architecture, and machine & appliance design.
Film Program
AFAC Film Night: Um Ghayeb, Mother of the Unborn
In partnership with the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC)
Wednesday 18 January, 19:00 to 20:30
A screening of Nadine Salib's Um Ghayeb: Mother of the Unborn, in partnership with the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC).
Family Program
Seeing Sensing: A Sensorial Tour of the Collection
Saturday 11 February, 11:00 to 13:00
Led by performer Petra Serhal, this participatory workshop takes families on a sensorial journey through selected artworks from the Sursock Museum's permanent collection.
Talk
Artists on Art: Talks by Exhibiting Artists in the Salon d’Automne
Thursday 2 February, 19:00 to 19:30
Join us in the Salon d’Automne exhibition space to hear exhibiting artists speak about their work. Up to seven different artists will speak on four separate dates.