TAP's Database of Public Art Practices in Lebanon
Our Database of Public Art Practices is an on-going research project archiving public art interventions that have taken place in Lebanon from 1980 to present day.
Hamra Street Project
Framework
In 2000, Ashkal Alwan invited a group of artists to create writings, video, photography and installations on Hamra Street and explore its image as one of Beirut's busiest and renowned thoroughfares. Works were screened and exhibited at the Hamra, Strand and Colisée cinemas as well as on Sadat Street.
Participating Artists: Bilal Khbeiz, Jalal Toufic, Nadine Rachid Laure Touma, Tony Chakar, Walid Sadek, Akram Zaatari, Ghassan Salhab, Lamia Joreige, Mahmoud Hojeij, Rita Awn, Salah Saouli, Nesrine Khodr, Rabih Mroue and Feyrouz Serhal