Art, History & Culture

The heritage of embroidery is an important part of Lebanon’s cultural tapestry but it’s a tradition in fast decline. We meet the women of Artisanat du Chouf and Artisanat Mabrouk who …

For many in Lebanon, leefeh is a nostalgic tradition that brings back vivid memories of a simpler time. Head of the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik’s agricultural sciences department, Marc Beyrouthy, …

Explore the region’s past at the Robert Mouawad Private Museum through the impressive collection of obsessive collector, Henri Pharaon   The adhaan [call to prayer] sounding from a nearby mosque fills …

Despite the digitization of design, the tradition of hand-painted banners, known as yaftat, show no signs of disappearing. Kubik Design Studio director and adjunct graphic design lecturer at LAU, Maria Bahous …

Building the boats for the fishermen of Lebanon, one modest workshop in the southern city of Saida continues the tradition of boat building  The ancient port town of Saida has an …

Curator and museum expert, Juliana Khalaf, takes us on a cultural journey beyond the country’s capital. She explores the Modern and Contemporary Art Museum (MACAM) in Alita, a new platform for …

Designer Rana Salam has always had a strong connection to her Lebanese roots. Living in London for over two decades did not sever any ties, rather it evoked a new art …

The historical inscriptions of Nahr Al-Kalb reveal the diverse visitors of the past    Filled with both history and natural beauty, Lebanon’s mountains give a dramatic setting to some of the …

With her innovative designs, Joumana Medlej represents a modern and exciting development in the world of calligraphy. She delves back into calligraphy’s roots and pulls them into the future. The New …