In the main courtyard of the Palazzo Litta, the playful installation by Lina Ghotmeh. Photo taken from the Lebanese architect's Instagram feed.
No, they do not live in a bubble, but work to produce beauty and goodness in a context of ever-increasing tension, with production conditions becoming increasingly difficult in Lebanon.Like many of their compatriots, Lebanese designers face adversity with a vitality that commands respect. You won’t hear them complain or lament, even though they have been particularly impacted by the successive conflicts since the double explosion at Beirut port. A pivotal moment that pushed some to relocate their studios elsewhere (notably Paris, Milan or the Emirates), while still being committed to flying the Lebanese flag high on the international stage. Many of them have now secured their place in the global industry, and their presence at major international events is noticed and highlighted by leading publications and on award lists, like Naja...
No, they do not live in a bubble, but work to produce beauty and goodness in a context of ever-increasing tension, with production conditions becoming increasingly difficult in Lebanon.Like many of their compatriots, Lebanese designers face adversity with a vitality that commands respect. You won’t hear them complain or lament, even though they have been particularly impacted by the successive conflicts since the double explosion at Beirut port. A pivotal moment that pushed some to relocate their studios elsewhere (notably Paris, Milan or the Emirates), while still being committed to flying the Lebanese flag high on the international stage. Many of them have now secured their place in the global industry, and their presence at major international events is noticed and highlighted by leading publications and on award lists, like Naja...