Over 400 spectators and artists filed into the lower floor of KED events venue on February 3, filling the space...
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Within the Takeover room, a subtle emptiness prevails. The atmosphere tinged with a coolness accentuated by the mint-colored floor and...
Red roses, balloons, and life-sized teddy bears have taken over the streets of Beirut in preparation for lovers’ most anticipated occasions: Valentine’s day. But for Lebanese farmers and florists focusing on local and seasonal crops, this celebration is not necessarily synonymous with a profitable holiday. To Josephine Abou Abdo, a...
Lebanese musician and puppeteer Yara Asmar’s album “synth waltzes and accordion laments” has been named one of Pitchfork’s Top 30...
Emphatic Mexican-Lebanese artist Blu Fiefer is back with a new single, “Ekhir Hamme”, as part of her upcoming debut album...
Laura Ayoub happened upon pole dancing while on a trip in 2015, and immediately fell in love. In the years since, she’s worked on introducing the sport to the Lebanese community, while breaking pre-existing stereotypes on the matter. Through her work, she’s helped various women gain comfort in their bodies....
Carlos Haidamous loved going to the airports. He loved to see the planes fly and explore the cockpits, and today,...
Located in the heart of Ashrafieh, Takeover is an artist-run project space that has been featuring a number of different...
Zaynab Mourad is an artist, social activist, and storyteller at heart who moved to Beirut in late 2018. Born and raised in Tripoli, north of Lebanon, Mourad had artistic tendencies for as long as she could remember. “My mom used to forget that she had a daughter. I would just...
Any outside observer who takes a look at Lebanon’s state of affairs would immediately assume that raging public discussions and...
On May 14, a group of men approached a woman at Saida’s public beach and demanded she leave the premises...
Upon arrival, you are welcomed by fragrant lavender bushes and the resident mother-and-daughter canine duo, Bailey and Lucy. On the property lies various seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs growing that are native to the region. Chickens, ducks, and goats roam the grounds. Guests are welcome to feed the animals, pick...