Art for Beirut

“Art for Beirut” is an initiative founded in August 2020 and run by a group of Lebanese citizens residing between Paris, London, Montreal and New York City. The 4th of August 2020 will forever remain an emotional scar for the Lebanese people. Lives, homes, entire neighbourhoods, were ripped apart in seconds. Prior to the disaster, the Lebanese people were already suffering from an unprecedented economic crisis, spiralling hyperinflation, a meltdown of infrastructure and rising Covid-19 infections. We believe the only way forward for Lebanon and its people is through the solidarity and shared humanity of support systems around the world. Our ambition is to bring together the Art community and those passionate about the arts to collaborate on initiatives that will help restore Beirut, preserve its cultural heritage and support its people. We believe that the Arts are essential to bring together polarized communities as it nurtures a sense of identity and belonging. We wish to promote artistic expression and initiatives to nourish the future of our devastated country and give a suffering population the chance to regain hope and preserve its dignity.