exhibitions & events
Caminante by Alida Torbay
Lebanese-Venezuelan sculptor Alida Torbay drew inspiration from the verses of the Spanish poet Antonio Machado for her latest creation: “Caminante no hay camino, se hace camino al andar” (Wayfarer, there is no path, the path is done by walking).
After the Cervantes Institute of Beirut, the wayfarer continues his journey. The bronze and resin sculptures of Alida Torbay will be revealed at MACAM. There, the artist merges her sculptural creations with videos and images projected all around, bringing to life an evocative world in the style of George Orwell to capture the visitor’s imagination.
The exhibition is curated by Angelo Gioé, a curator of Contemporary Art and Architecture. He is currently the director of the Italian Institute of Culture in Beirut.
Constance Boulay | Elio Chaghoury
Two artistic visions, one event.
Join us at MACAM on August 1, 2024, for a double exhibition! Experience Constance Boulay’s intimate fabric sculptures in "Whispered Fabric," and explore Elio Chaghoury’s dynamic installations from his “Synthetic Serenity" series.
Sighted Guide Training
As Official Tour Guides, mastering the skill of sighted guiding is essential for enhancing our tours and making them accessible to everyone, including individuals with visual disabilities. Are you interested in learning the basics of guiding people with visual impairments in cultural sites?
Join our upcoming training session to gain practical skills that will enable you to confidently and safely guide people with visual disabilities, adding significant value to your professional, inclusive tours.
Training Details:
Organizers: ISHTAR for Inclusive Cultural Development, in collaboration with the Tourist Guides Syndicate, with support from ICOM LEBANON
Expert Trainer: Mr. Amer Makarem, founder and president of the Youth Association for the Blind (YAB), a pioneer in educational cultural inclusion and the official representative of the World Blind Union (WBU)
Location: MACAM Museum, an inclusive museum offering visits and workshops for people with visual disabilities
This training will provide you with the essential and practical skills needed to effectively guide individuals with visual disabilities, enriching their experience and ensuring their safety and comfort.
Details
Date : Friday 28th of June
Time : 9:00am (Half a day)
Registration fee: 25$
Deadline for registration: Monday 17th of June in order to deliver the certificate on the same day of training.
Transportation: By your own car (Please consider Carpooling).
Due to the interactive nature of this training, ONLY 20 participants can be hosted.
For registration please contact Marcelle Saliba 03652067.
International Museum Day 2024
Join us in celebrating International Museum Day at MACAM this Saturday, May 18th! 🏛️
To mark this special occasion, we're extending our hours and opening our doors until 7:00 PM for an exceptional one-day exhibition, "Sculpting History: Unveiling Rare Archives"! Witness a captivating dialogue between artworks and archives, featuring vintage posters, postcards, letters, rare books, photos, exhibition memorabilia, and videos, seamlessly integrated into our museum's permanent sculpture exhibition.
Duo Up! nocturnal exhibition
Collaborative art takes center stage in the "Duo Up!" exhibition in an exceptional nighttime setting
Duo Up! exhibition
Nestled amidst the backdrop of MACAM's old lime factory and within the museum's walls, collaborative art takes center stage in the "Duo Up!" exhibition, showcasing the talents of Diana Bou Salman, Anthony El Khoury, Ali Merhi, and Salah Missi.
MACAM Pop-up Sculpture Exhibition
The 3rd Edition of D’Art Tabet International Art Meeting will kick off with a sculpture exhibition loaned by @MACAMlebanon, marking the beginning of a week of art and creativity.
You're cordially invited to MACAM's pop-up sculpture exhibition at Dar Tabet, Ajaltoun. It presents an array of sculptures by renowned Lebanese artists: Alfred Basbous . Elias Bazouni . Zaven Hadichian . Kameel Hawa . Charles Khoury . Saadallah Lebbos . Hussein Madi . Wajih Nahle . Alfons Philipps . Chahine Raffoul . Rudy Rahme . Mouazzez Rawda . Boulos Richa . Brahim Zod
“Crossed Perspectives” Exhibition by elparo (France) and Chloé Coomans
During their one-month residency at MACAM, the two artists took the time to fully immerse themselves in the surroundings, drawing inspiration from the environment to create an indoor and outdoor exhibition, incorporating various art forms such as sculpture, drawing, and video. The raw materials they used consisted of natural elements, prompting reflections on their creative process and the inherent history of the industrial site.
Presentation & Talk with elparo (France) and Chloé Coomans (Belgium)
Zico House invites you to an encounter with Belgian artist Chloé Coomans and French artist elparo, where they will present their artistic approach and discuss their art residency in Lebanon.
At Zico House
On August 7, 2023, at 7:30 PM
“Art as a Voice for Peace” Lecture & Workshop
MACAM is pleased to host a lecture and workshop by Chawky Frenn, painter, art professor at George Mason University in the United States, and Fulbright Scholar.
The lecture Art as a Voice for Peace will be followed by a workshop, Exploring Line, designed for both beginners and artists interested in developing their fundamental visual literacy.
International Museum Day: Well-Being
From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: free entrance to the permanent collection “Panorama of Sculptures in Lebanon”
From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.: free outdoor “wellness” workshops
Awélé workshop • Smudging workshop • Yoga
Mahrajan by Jad el Hage
Book signing and launch of the novel "Mahrajan" by Jad Al Hage
Director and actor Gabriel Yammine, actor Rifaat Torbey, and Dr. Nidale Amyouni-Daccache will be reading excerpts from the book. The book reading will be followed by a screening of excerpts from the film "Cannes Festival" of 1983.
The Plastic Age Collapse by Mauricio Yazbek
MACAM (Modern and Contemporary Art Museum) in Alita, Byblos, is launching Mauricio Yazbek’s first solo exhibition on August 20. He will be showcasing large-scale in-situ art installations in the lime factory adjacent to MACAM.
Peace & Poetry for Robots
Belgian sculptor Jorg Van Daele will unveil his two-meter-high sculpture.
Talk with multidisciplinary artist and MACAM art resident Mauricio Yazbek, a Lebanese-Brazilian visual artist who is learning how to teach poetry to robots.
Art & Life
Art & Life: a Celebration of Cesar Nammour's life (1937-2021)
From industrial ventures to MACAM, Cesar Nammour was not one to talk about his past but always discussed new projects and future ventures. He never framed any award or honorary mention that he received, but neatly stored them in a folder, as he did with any document relating to art; articles, brochures, books, art exhibit cards, or posters.
Society by Bernard Ghanem
Join us at the unveiling ceremony of the four-meter high metal sculpture Society by Bernard Ghanem.
In-Prospective
Artists CHRISTO SABA, OLIVIER LALONDE, FIRAS HALLAK, MELISSA GHAZALE and performers ERAYLIK & MME CHANDELIER gather around to make a one-day installation in homage to Lebanese contemporary artist Mario Saba (1962 – 2011).
Biennale of Contemporary Art
The First Biennale of Contemporary Art was inaugurated at MACAM-Alita/Jbeil in September 11, 2017 with the exhibition of the Oscar Niemeyer Contest, following the tradition of international art biennales like in Venice, Istanbul and Singapore. The second aspect of the Biennale will be a spectacular screenings of Asian and Mediterranean films that could be presented in the city of Jbeil. Renowned film directors will be hosted and prizes will be awarded to the winning films.
Retrospective Exhibition of Dorothy Salhab Kazemi
MACAM held a retrospective exhibition of Dorothy Salhab Kazemi (1942-1990) , the pioneer of modern ceramics in Lebanon. Her refined and subtle art merges Oriental, Japanese, and Occidental elements in a remarkable personal synthesis of tradition and modernity.
Corps en Intervalle
First-year students in Cinema and Audiovisual Arts from Alba were invited to practice and perform at MACAM. Another group of students in Graphic Design and Advertising exhibited photographies from MACAM's permanent collection.
La Nuit Des Musées
The Ministry of Culture organized the 4th edition of “Museums Night” on Friday the 7th of April from 5 PM till midnight, and MACAM participated in it for the first time. The visitors discovered the collection of sculptures in the dark, with a flashlight! The museum was open at night, free of charge. The turnout was great.
Remembering Shoushou
Honouring Shoushou in MACAM with an exhibition of films and photos.
Art Feast
Mise En Abyme presents: The Reconstruction Of Humanity – An Interdisciplinary Art Exhibition.
It begins with experiencing how the world has contributed towards an Apathetic era. Many people feel alienated and frustrated by the way we all live. We are unified in apathy yet divided in hope. Philosophy and literature are no longer a relevant factor in defining modern day humanity. Creative and visual concepts are the new ways in defining humanity today.
Alfred Basbous
MACAM celebrated its first anniversary adding the “Alfred Basbous Space”.
Transform a Factory into a Contemporary Art Museum
Upper level architecture students were invited to participate in a competition. The project? The participants were asked to transform two adjacent factories into a museum of contemporary and modern art.
MACAM held an exhibition pf the projects and award ceremony on its opening day: on June 29, 2013.
