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ART IN TIMES OF WAR

Why has the Sursock Museum closed its doors?

The museum has closed its doors temporarily, said Karina Helou, director of the Sursock Museum in Beirut. The National Museum of Beirut and several other art galleries decided to carry on with their activities for the time being.

Why has the Sursock Museum closed its doors?

A view of the facade of the Sursock Museum. (Credit: Michel Sayegh/OLJ)

Taking the artworks off the walls, putting them in a safe place, suspending exhibition programs and closing the doors to visitors until better days come. This is a precautionary practice that art gallery owners and museum directors have been...
Taking the artworks off the walls, putting them in a safe place, suspending exhibition programs and closing the doors to visitors until better days come. This is a precautionary practice that art gallery owners and museum directors have been...