Please join us for a presentation by Akram Rayess, followed by a conversation with curator Vali Mahlouji, investigating the role of the Baalbeck International Festival in promoting and energizing local Lebanese theater.
The Making-of: Baalbek, Archives of an Eternity
Saturday 21 September, 10:00 to 15:30
To mark the closing of Baalbek, Archives of an Eternity curated by Vali Mahlouji, join us for a series of focused seminars that shed light onto the making-of and the behind the scenes process of conceiving this exhibition.
“Julia Fille du Soleil Impératrice de Rome” with Myriam Antaki
Wednesday 18 September, 18:30 to 21:00
Join us for the launch of the historical novel Julia Fille du Soleil Impératrice de Rome by Myriam Antaki. To mark the occasion, Antaki will present a lecture ttiled L’Empire Romain à l’Est de la Mediterranée et les imperatrices d’Orient, at 18:30. Following the talk, the book signing will take place at the Sursock Museum Store.
Baalbek, Histories and Mysteries
Saturday 14 September, 10:00 to 12:00
Saturday 21 September, 10:00 to 12:00
Join us to learn more about Baalbek. Kids will have the chance to learn about the history and mysteries of Baalbek, from its stones to its people through a fun and participatory tour of the exhibition, followed by an activity.
Please join us for a fundraising auction for the benefit of the Sursock Museum and the Baalbeck International Festival. Auctioned items are a painting by Nabil Nahas titled The City of the Sun (2019), and Baalbeck sunset, a necklace designed and crafted by Selim Mouzannar.
Laure Ghorayeb and Mazen Kerbaj
Thursday 11 July, 19:00 to 21:00
Join us for the launch of two publications: L’Abécédaire de Laure Ghorayeb et Mazen Kerbaj by Laure Ghorayeb and Mazen Kerbaj; and Antoine, a graphic novel by Mazen Kerbaj, published in serial form by Samandal Comics. To mark the occasion, Laure Ghorayeb and Mazen Kerbaj will be in conversation, moderated by Hatem Imam.
Join us for a conversation with architect Youssef Haidar and curator Vali Mahlouji. The core of the discussion is about the interaction and tension between the original site of the temples and the city of Baalbek.
Baalbek, Archives of an Eternity: Curator's Tour
Thursday 19 September, 19:00 to 20:00
Sunday 22 September, 14:00 to 15:00
Join curator Vali Mahlouji for a tour of Baalbek, Archives of an Eternity, exploring the main themes and ideas behind the exhibition.
Locarno Film Festival in Beirut: Bicycle Thieves
Saturday 1 June, 20:30 to 22:00
The Sursock Museum, the Embassy of Switzerland in Lebanon, and Metropolis Cinema have the pleasure to present the second edition of the Locarno Film Festival in Beirut film festival, taking place from Thursday 30 May to Saturday 1 June, with three outdoor screenings held at the Museum.