Beirut
Interview: Youssef Nassar
Youssef Nassar is a critically acclaimed Lebanese born Canadian artist who is known for his unconventional work in photography and film making. Raised in a family that encouraged his interest in the art of film, Youssef entered the field of Radio/TV studies at Notre Dame University, where his passion for photography and film making blossomed. …
Interview: EpS
EpS, who is also an avid surfer and skydiver, was born in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. He started drawing at a very young age. Using only pen, paper and markers, he began drawing sketches and gradually building up and mastering the outpouring of talent he now has today. After moving to Lebanon and studying science at …
The Beirut Wall Of Shame Turned Into A Piece Of Art In Less Than An Hour
Lebanon’s mounting garbage problem sparks violent protests in Beirut. The rotting garbage has been piling up on the streets of Lebanon’s capital city, Beirut, for one month and people are at their breaking point. Beirut’s main landfill was closed more than a month ago, and authorities have yet to come to an agreement on how …
ASHEKMAN & DJ Lethal Skillz – Deyman Ijebeh
ASHEKMAN ASHEKMAN: Started in the year 2001 in Beirut (Lebanon), a city that witnessed over the past 2 decades: war, destruction, corruption, terrorist attacks, bombing, assassinations, social injustice & other kind of inspiring materials that were the main topics in ASHEKMAN songs. The crew is composed of identical twin brothers Omar & Mohamed Kabbani, both …
LIVE LOVE BEIRUT
GRAFF ME # LEBANON is a cultural exchange project between Europe and Lebanon, supported by the European Union. From September to December 2013, the GRAFF ME team has invested in the streets of Beirut graffiti performances by artists: Katre, EPS, Zepha, PHAT2, ZEUS, PHYSH, DEMON, ZED, RESO, M3ALLEM, TILT and ASHEKMAN. GRAFF ME is also …
Featured Artist: yazan halwani
“I know I’m not changing the world, but I hope I’m changing the city a little. Making it my own. Our own, not just mine. Reclaiming it.” The city in question is Beirut, Yazan Halwani’s hometown, where he was born and raised. It all started when he was just a boy, listening to French rap. …