“I, Mariam”—a story by Joumana Haddad
Joumana Haddad's short story delves into a woman's lifelong journey of navigating her relationship with the hijab.
Lebanon
Paris, Abstraction and the Art of Yvette Achkar
Arie Amaya-Akkermans delves into Yvette Achkar's compelling artwork depicting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Israel’s Environmental and Economic Warfare on Lebanon
Beyond the physical dimension of the current war on Southern Lebanon exists an economic and environmental dimension that cannot, and must not, be ignored, writes Michelle Eid.
War and Art: A Lebanese Photographer and His Protégés
War and documentary photographer Maher Attar opens the Art District in Beirut to nurture other artists and beauty.
Mohamed Al Mufti, Architect and Painter of Our Time
Nicole Hamouche visits artist and architect at his Beirut studio, whose work reflects on Damascus' and Beirut’s political and social scene.
The Refugee Ocean—An Intriguing Premise
Natasha Tynes reviews the latest novel from Pauls Toutonghi, author of "Evel Knievel Days."
I, SOUAD or the Six Deaths of a Refugee From Aleppo
Poet and novelist Joumana Haddad tells the true story of a refugee from Aleppo who winds up on the streets of Beirut.
Hartaqât: Heresies of a World with Policed Borders
In a mix of theatrical performance, music and visual arts, three voices bear witness to the courage of exiles, reports Nada Ghosn.
Lebanese Thespian Aida Sabra Blossoms in International Career
Acclaimed by French critics for her performance in Wajdi Mouawad’s "Mère," Aida Sabra stars in a play on domestic violence.
“Kaleidoscope: In Pursuit of the Real in a Virtual World”—fiction from Dina Abou Salem
Caught between Beirut and a town in the Californian desert, Buthayna searches for the meaning amid life’s absurdities.
World Picks: Festival Arabesques in Montpellier
The largest festival of Arab and North African music takes place each year in Montpellier: Arabesques is quite the two-week extravaganza.
“Sadness in My Heart”—a story by Hilal Chouman
In this newly translated novel excerpt from Hilal Chouman, the son of a civil war fighter learns about his father from a Lebanese minister.
Laila Halaby’s The Weight of Ghosts is a Haunting Memoir
Thérèse Soukkar Chehade reviews Laila Halaby's memoir about coming to terms with the trauma of losing her first son.
The Soil and the Sea: The Revolutionary Act of Remembering
Daniele Rugo's documentary investigates Lebanon's devastating civil war and ruminates on the conflict's unmarked mass graves.
Inside the Giant Fish—excerpt from Rawand Issa’s graphic novel
In Rawand Issa's "Inside the Giant Fish," a girl looks for her lost memories on a beach that no longer exists.